Subtract 3/49 from 98/25
1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 3/49
98/25 - 3/49 is 4727/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
98/25 = 98 × 49/25 × 49 = 4802/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
3/49 = 3 × 25/49 × 25 = 75/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/1225 - 75/1225 = 4802 - 75/1225 = 4727/1225 - In mixed form: 31052/1225
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