Subtract 7/25 from 98/9
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 7/25
98/9 - 7/25 is 2387/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
98/9 = 98 × 25/9 × 25 = 2450/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
7/25 = 7 × 9/25 × 9 = 63/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/225 - 63/225 = 2450 - 63/225 = 2387/225 - In mixed form: 10137/225
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