Subtract 25/98 from 45/9
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 25/98
45/9 - 25/98 is 465/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
45/9 = 45 × 98/9 × 98 = 4410/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
25/98 = 25 × 9/98 × 9 = 225/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/882 - 225/882 = 4410 - 225/882 = 4185/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 465/98
- In mixed form: 473/98
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