Subtract 98/50 from 15/75
1st number: 15/75, 2nd number: 1 48/50
15/75 - 98/50 is -44/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
98/50 = 98 × 3/50 × 3 = 294/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/150 - 294/150 = 30 - 294/150 = -264/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/25
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