Subtract 6/98 from 56/25
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 6/98
56/25 - 6/98 is 2669/1225.
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,
56/25 = 56 × 98/25 × 98 = 5488/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
6/98 = 6 × 25/98 × 25 = 150/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5488/2450 - 150/2450 = 5488 - 150/2450 = 5338/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2669/1225
- In mixed form: 2219/1225
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