Subtract 7/25 from 42/98, Solve 42/98

Subtract 7/25 from 42/98

42/98 - 7/25 is 26/175.

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,
42/98 = 42 × 25/98 × 25 = 1050/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
7/25 = 7 × 98/25 × 98 = 686/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/2450 - 686/2450 = 1050 - 686/2450 = 364/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/175

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