Subtract 1/25 from 7/98
7/98 - 1/25 is 11/350.
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,
7/98 = 7 × 25/98 × 25 = 175/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
1/25 = 1 × 98/25 × 98 = 98/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/2450 - 98/2450 = 175 - 98/2450 = 77/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/350
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