Subtract 98/54 from 6/25
1st number: 6/25, 2nd number: 1 44/54
6/25 - 98/54 is -1063/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
6/25 = 6 × 54/25 × 54 = 324/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
98/54 = 98 × 25/54 × 25 = 2450/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/1350 - 2450/1350 = 324 - 2450/1350 = -2126/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1063/675
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