Subtract 98/50 from 2/18, Solve 2/18

Subtract 98/50 from 2/18

1^st number: 2/18, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

2/18 - 98/50 is -416/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
98/50 = 98 × 9/50 × 9 = 882/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/450 - 882/450 = 50 - 882/450 = -832/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -416/225

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