Subtract 6/24 from 98/25
1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 6/24
98/25 - 6/24 is 367/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
98/25 = 98 × 24/25 × 24 = 2352/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
6/24 = 6 × 25/24 × 25 = 150/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/600 - 150/600 = 2352 - 150/600 = 2202/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 367/100
- In mixed form: 367/100
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