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Subtract 3/90 from 98/25

1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 3/90

98/25 - 3/90 is 583/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    98/25 = 98 × 18/25 × 18 = 1764/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    3/90 = 3 × 5/90 × 5 = 15/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1764/450 - 15/450 = 1764 - 15/450 = 1749/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 583/150
  6. In mixed form: 3133/150

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