Subtract 25/49 from 98/4
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 25/49
98/4 - 25/49 is 2351/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
98/4 = 98 × 49/4 × 49 = 4802/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
25/49 = 25 × 4/49 × 4 = 100/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/196 - 100/196 = 4802 - 100/196 = 4702/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2351/98
- In mixed form: 2397/98
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