Subtract 10/18 from 98/25
1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 10/18
98/25 - 10/18 is 757/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
98/25 = 98 × 18/25 × 18 = 1764/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/450 - 250/450 = 1764 - 250/450 = 1514/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 757/225
- In mixed form: 382/225
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