Subtract 90/25 from 54/98
1st number: 54/98, 2nd number: 3 15/25
54/98 - 90/25 is -747/245.
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,
54/98 = 54 × 25/98 × 25 = 1350/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
90/25 = 90 × 98/25 × 98 = 8820/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/2450 - 8820/2450 = 1350 - 8820/2450 = -7470/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -747/245
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