Subtract 1/10 from 98/75
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 1/10
98/75 - 1/10 is 181/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
98/75 = 98 × 2/75 × 2 = 196/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
1/10 = 1 × 15/10 × 15 = 15/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/150 - 15/150 = 196 - 15/150 = 181/150 - In mixed form: 131/150
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