Subtract 98/50 from 2/9, Solve 2/9 - 1 48/50 as a fraction

Subtract 98/50 from 2/9

1^st number: 2/9, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

2/9 - 98/50 is -391/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
2/9 = 2 × 50/9 × 50 = 100/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
98/50 = 98 × 9/50 × 9 = 882/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
100/450 - 882/450 = 100 - 882/450 = -782/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -391/225

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad