Subtract 98/25 from 6/12
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 3 23/25
6/12 - 98/25 is -171/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
6/12 = 6 × 25/12 × 25 = 150/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
98/25 = 98 × 12/25 × 12 = 1176/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/300 - 1176/300 = 150 - 1176/300 = -1026/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/50
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