Subtract 56/75 from 98/21
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 56/75
98/21 - 56/75 is 98/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
98/21 = 98 × 25/21 × 25 = 2450/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
56/75 = 56 × 7/75 × 7 = 392/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/525 - 392/525 = 2450 - 392/525 = 2058/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/25
- In mixed form: 323/25
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