Subtract 98/75 from 9/10
1st number: 9/10, 2nd number: 1 23/75
9/10 - 98/75 is -61/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
9/10 = 9 × 15/10 × 15 = 135/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
98/75 = 98 × 2/75 × 2 = 196/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/150 - 196/150 = 135 - 196/150 = -61/150
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