Subtract 2/98 from 5/25
5/25 - 2/98 is 44/245.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 98/25 × 98 = 490/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
2/98 = 2 × 25/98 × 25 = 50/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/2450 - 50/2450 = 490 - 50/2450 = 440/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/245
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