Subtract 98/50 from 2/4
1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 1 48/50
2/4 - 98/50 is -73/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
2/4 = 2 × 25/4 × 25 = 50/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
98/50 = 98 × 2/50 × 2 = 196/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/100 - 196/100 = 50 - 196/100 = -146/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/50
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