Subtract 3/50 from 24/98
24/98 - 3/50 is 453/2450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
24/98 = 24 × 25/98 × 25 = 600/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
3/50 = 3 × 49/50 × 49 = 147/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/2450 - 147/2450 = 600 - 147/2450 = 453/2450
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