Subtract 5/9 from 98/25
1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 5/9
98/25 - 5/9 is 757/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
98/25 = 98 × 9/25 × 9 = 882/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/225 - 125/225 = 882 - 125/225 = 757/225 - In mixed form: 382/225
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