Subtract 49/50 from 35/98
35/98 - 49/50 is -109/175.
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,
35/98 = 35 × 25/98 × 25 = 875/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
49/50 = 49 × 49/50 × 49 = 2401/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/2450 - 2401/2450 = 875 - 2401/2450 = -1526/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/175
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