Subtract 18/98 from 42/75
42/75 - 18/98 is 461/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
42/75 = 42 × 98/75 × 98 = 4116/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
18/98 = 18 × 75/98 × 75 = 1350/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4116/7350 - 1350/7350 = 4116 - 1350/7350 = 2766/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 461/1225
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