Subtract 98/6 from 98/75
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 16 2/6
98/75 - 98/6 is -1127/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
98/6 = 98 × 25/6 × 25 = 2450/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/150 - 2450/150 = 196 - 2450/150 = -2254/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1127/75
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