Answers

Subtract 18/50 from 24/98

24/98 - 18/50 is -141/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   24/98 = 24 × 25/98 × 25 = 600/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   18/50 = 18 × 49/50 × 49 = 882/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/2450 - 882/2450 = 600 - 882/2450 = -282/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -141/1225

MathStep (Works offline)

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

Related: ⁴⁸/₉₈-¹⁸/₅₀ ²⁴/₉₈-³⁶/₅₀ ⁷²/₉₈-¹⁸/₅₀ ²⁴/₉₈-⁵⁴/₅₀ ²⁴/₉₈-⁹⁰/₅₀

Subtract Fractions Calculator