Subtract 80/50 from 4/98
1st number: 4/98, 2nd number: 1 30/50
4/98 - 80/50 is -382/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
4/98 = 4 × 25/98 × 25 = 100/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
80/50 = 80 × 49/50 × 49 = 3920/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/2450 - 3920/2450 = 100 - 3920/2450 = -3820/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -382/245
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