Subtract 9/98 from 42/25, Solve 1 17/25

Subtract 9/98 from 42/25

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 9/98

42/25 - 9/98 is 3891/2450.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
42/25 = 42 × 98/25 × 98 = 4116/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
9/98 = 9 × 25/98 × 25 = 225/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
4116/2450 - 225/2450 = 4116 - 225/2450 = 3891/2450
In mixed form: 11441/2450

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