Subtract 98/20 from 2/50
1st number: 2/50, 2nd number: 4 18/20
2/50 - 98/20 is -243/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
2/50 = 2 × 2/50 × 2 = 4/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
98/20 = 98 × 5/20 × 5 = 490/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/100 - 490/100 = 4 - 490/100 = -486/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -243/50
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/50-98/20 2/50-98/40 6/50-98/20 2/50-98/60 10/50-98/20 14/50-98/20