Subtract 56/98 from 10/50
10/50 - 56/98 is -13/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
10/50 = 10 × 49/50 × 49 = 490/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
56/98 = 56 × 25/98 × 25 = 1400/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/2450 - 1400/2450 = 490 - 1400/2450 = -910/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/35
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