Subtract 20/98 from 56/75
56/75 - 20/98 is 1994/3675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
56/75 = 56 × 98/75 × 98 = 5488/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
20/98 = 20 × 75/98 × 75 = 1500/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5488/7350 - 1500/7350 = 5488 - 1500/7350 = 3988/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1994/3675
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