Subtract 35/36 from 98/25
1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 35/36
98/25 - 35/36 is 2653/900.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
98/25 = 98 × 36/25 × 36 = 3528/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
35/36 = 35 × 25/36 × 25 = 875/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/900 - 875/900 = 3528 - 875/900 = 2653/900 - In mixed form: 2853/900
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