Subtract 50/98 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 50/98
10/8 - 50/98 is 145/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
10/8 = 10 × 49/8 × 49 = 490/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
50/98 = 50 × 4/98 × 4 = 200/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/392 - 200/392 = 490 - 200/392 = 290/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/196
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