Subtract 50/49 from 2/28, Solve 2/28

Subtract 50/49 from 2/28

1^st number: 2/28, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

2/28 - 50/49 is -93/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
2/28 = 2 × 7/28 × 7 = 14/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
50/49 = 50 × 4/49 × 4 = 200/196
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/196 - 200/196 = 14 - 200/196 = -186/196
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/98

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