Subtract 45/25 from 6/98, Solve 6/98

Subtract 45/25 from 6/98

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

6/98 - 45/25 is -426/245.

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,
6/98 = 6 × 25/98 × 25 = 150/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
45/25 = 45 × 98/25 × 98 = 4410/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/2450 - 4410/2450 = 150 - 4410/2450 = -4260/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -426/245

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