Subtract 98/30 from 1/50
1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 3 8/30
1/50 - 98/30 is -487/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
98/30 = 98 × 5/30 × 5 = 490/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/150 - 490/150 = 3 - 490/150 = -487/150
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