Subtract 8/75 from 8/98
8/98 - 8/75 is -92/3675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
8/98 = 8 × 75/98 × 75 = 600/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
8/75 = 8 × 98/75 × 98 = 784/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/7350 - 784/7350 = 600 - 784/7350 = -184/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -92/3675
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