Subtract 6/98 from 49/25
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 6/98
49/25 - 6/98 is 2326/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
49/25 = 49 × 98/25 × 98 = 4802/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
6/98 = 6 × 25/98 × 25 = 150/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/2450 - 150/2450 = 4802 - 150/2450 = 4652/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2326/1225
- In mixed form: 11101/1225
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