Subtract 9/35 from 98/25
1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 9/35
98/25 - 9/35 is 641/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
98/25 = 98 × 7/25 × 7 = 686/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
9/35 = 9 × 5/35 × 5 = 45/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/175 - 45/175 = 686 - 45/175 = 641/175 - In mixed form: 3116/175
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