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Subtract 63/98 from 6/25

6/25 - 63/98 is -141/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    6/25 = 6 × 98/25 × 98 = 588/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    63/98 = 63 × 25/98 × 25 = 1575/2450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    588/2450 - 1575/2450 = 588 - 1575/2450 = -987/2450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -141/350

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