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Subtract 24/25 from 90/98

90/98 - 24/25 is -51/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    90/98 = 90 × 25/98 × 25 = 2250/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    24/25 = 24 × 98/25 × 98 = 2352/2450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2250/2450 - 2352/2450 = 2250 - 2352/2450 = -102/2450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/1225

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