Subtract 72/50 from 3/98
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 22/50
3/98 - 72/50 is -3453/2450.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 25/98 × 25 = 75/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
72/50 = 72 × 49/50 × 49 = 3528/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/2450 - 3528/2450 = 75 - 3528/2450 = -3453/2450
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