Subtract 2/25 from 56/98
56/98 - 2/25 is 86/175.
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,
56/98 = 56 × 25/98 × 25 = 1400/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
2/25 = 2 × 98/25 × 98 = 196/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/2450 - 196/2450 = 1400 - 196/2450 = 1204/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/175
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