Subtract 3/49 from 98/75
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 3/49
98/75 - 3/49 is 4577/3675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
98/75 = 98 × 49/75 × 49 = 4802/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
3/49 = 3 × 75/49 × 75 = 225/3675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/3675 - 225/3675 = 4802 - 225/3675 = 4577/3675 - In mixed form: 1902/3675
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