Subtract 50/98 from 18/54
18/54 - 50/98 is -26/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
18/54 = 18 × 49/54 × 49 = 882/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
50/98 = 50 × 27/98 × 27 = 1350/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/2646 - 1350/2646 = 882 - 1350/2646 = -468/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/147
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