Subtract 3/98 from 98/75
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 3/98
98/75 - 3/98 is 9379/7350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
98/75 = 98 × 98/75 × 98 = 9604/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
3/98 = 3 × 75/98 × 75 = 225/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9604/7350 - 225/7350 = 9604 - 225/7350 = 9379/7350 - In mixed form: 12029/7350
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