Subtract 10/75 from 98/2
1st number: 49 0/2, 2nd number: 10/75
98/2 - 10/75 is 733/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
98/2 = 98 × 75/2 × 75 = 7350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7350/150 - 20/150 = 7350 - 20/150 = 7330/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 733/15
- In mixed form: 4813/15
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