Subtract 56/98 from 1/50, Solve 1/50

Subtract 56/98 from 1/50

1/50 - 56/98 is -193/350.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
1/50 = 1 × 49/50 × 49 = 49/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
56/98 = 56 × 25/98 × 25 = 1400/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
49/2450 - 1400/2450 = 49 - 1400/2450 = -1351/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/350

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