Subtract 98/75 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 1 23/75
7/3 - 98/75 is 77/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
7/3 = 7 × 25/3 × 25 = 175/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
98/75 = 98 × 1/75 × 1 = 98/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/75 - 98/75 = 175 - 98/75 = 77/75 - In mixed form: 12/75
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