Subtract 9/98 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 9/98
72/25 - 9/98 is 6831/2450.
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,
72/25 = 72 × 98/25 × 98 = 7056/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
9/98 = 9 × 25/98 × 25 = 225/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7056/2450 - 225/2450 = 7056 - 225/2450 = 6831/2450 - In mixed form: 21931/2450
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