Subtract 8/98 from 2/50, Solve 2/50

Subtract 8/98 from 2/50

2/50 - 8/98 is -51/1225.

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,
2/50 = 2 × 49/50 × 49 = 98/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
8/98 = 8 × 25/98 × 25 = 200/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/2450 - 200/2450 = 98 - 200/2450 = -102/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/1225

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