Subtract 2/3 from 75/98
75/98 - 2/3 is 29/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
75/98 = 75 × 3/98 × 3 = 225/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
2/3 = 2 × 98/3 × 98 = 196/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/294 - 196/294 = 225 - 196/294 = 29/294
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