Subtract 2/98 from 3/50
3/50 - 2/98 is 97/2450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
3/50 = 3 × 49/50 × 49 = 147/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
2/98 = 2 × 25/98 × 25 = 50/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/2450 - 50/2450 = 147 - 50/2450 = 97/2450
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