Subtract 9/75 from 42/98
42/98 - 9/75 is 54/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
42/98 = 42 × 75/98 × 75 = 3150/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
9/75 = 9 × 98/75 × 98 = 882/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/7350 - 882/7350 = 3150 - 882/7350 = 2268/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/175
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