Subtract 45/25 from 5/98
1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 1 20/25
5/98 - 45/25 is -857/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5/98 = 5 × 25/98 × 25 = 125/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
45/25 = 45 × 98/25 × 98 = 4410/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/2450 - 4410/2450 = 125 - 4410/2450 = -4285/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -857/490
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