Subtract 1/98 from 70/75
70/75 - 1/98 is 1357/1470.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
70/75 = 70 × 98/75 × 98 = 6860/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
1/98 = 1 × 75/98 × 75 = 75/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6860/7350 - 75/7350 = 6860 - 75/7350 = 6785/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1357/1470
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