Subtract 30/98 from 18/50
18/50 - 30/98 is 66/1225.
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,
18/50 = 18 × 49/50 × 49 = 882/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
30/98 = 30 × 25/98 × 25 = 750/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/2450 - 750/2450 = 882 - 750/2450 = 132/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 66/1225
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