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Subtract 50/45 from 1/98

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 5/45

1/98 - 50/45 is -971/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    1/98 = 1 × 45/98 × 45 = 45/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    50/45 = 50 × 98/45 × 98 = 4900/4410
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/4410 - 4900/4410 = 45 - 4900/4410 = -4855/4410
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -971/882

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