Subtract 27/98 from 30/50
30/50 - 27/98 is 159/490.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 49/50 × 49 = 1470/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
27/98 = 27 × 25/98 × 25 = 675/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/2450 - 675/2450 = 1470 - 675/2450 = 795/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/490
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