Subtract 4/25 from 98/3
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 4/25
98/3 - 4/25 is 2438/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
98/3 = 98 × 25/3 × 25 = 2450/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
4/25 = 4 × 3/25 × 3 = 12/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/75 - 12/75 = 2450 - 12/75 = 2438/75 - In mixed form: 3238/75
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