Subtract 27/50 from 12/98
12/98 - 27/50 is -1023/2450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
12/98 = 12 × 25/98 × 25 = 300/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
27/50 = 27 × 49/50 × 49 = 1323/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/2450 - 1323/2450 = 300 - 1323/2450 = -1023/2450
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