Subtract 60/50 from 1/98, Solve 1/98

Subtract 60/50 from 1/98

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

1/98 - 60/50 is -583/490.

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,
1/98 = 1 × 25/98 × 25 = 25/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
60/50 = 60 × 49/50 × 49 = 2940/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
25/2450 - 2940/2450 = 25 - 2940/2450 = -2915/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -583/490

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