Subtract 7/25 from 98/75
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 7/25
98/75 - 7/25 is 77/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
98/75 = 98 × 1/75 × 1 = 98/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
7/25 = 7 × 3/25 × 3 = 21/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/75 - 21/75 = 98 - 21/75 = 77/75 - In mixed form: 12/75
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