Subtract 6/25 from 4/98
4/98 - 6/25 is -244/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
4/98 = 4 × 25/98 × 25 = 100/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
6/25 = 6 × 98/25 × 98 = 588/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/2450 - 588/2450 = 100 - 588/2450 = -488/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -244/1225
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