Subtract 90/98 from 84/25
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 90/98
84/25 - 90/98 is 2991/1225.
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,
84/25 = 84 × 98/25 × 98 = 8232/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
90/98 = 90 × 25/98 × 25 = 2250/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8232/2450 - 2250/2450 = 8232 - 2250/2450 = 5982/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2991/1225
- In mixed form: 2541/1225
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