Subtract 98/50 from 32/75
1st number: 32/75, 2nd number: 1 48/50
32/75 - 98/50 is -23/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
32/75 = 32 × 2/75 × 2 = 64/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
98/50 = 98 × 3/50 × 3 = 294/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/150 - 294/150 = 64 - 294/150 = -230/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/15
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