Subtract 70/25 from 6/98
1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 2 20/25
6/98 - 70/25 is -671/245.
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,
6/98 = 6 × 25/98 × 25 = 150/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
70/25 = 70 × 98/25 × 98 = 6860/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/2450 - 6860/2450 = 150 - 6860/2450 = -6710/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -671/245
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