Subtract 4/98 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 4/98
70/25 - 4/98 is 676/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
70/25 = 70 × 98/25 × 98 = 6860/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
4/98 = 4 × 25/98 × 25 = 100/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6860/2450 - 100/2450 = 6860 - 100/2450 = 6760/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 676/245
- In mixed form: 2186/245
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