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Subtract 50/98 from 36/30

1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 50/98

36/30 - 50/98 is 169/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    36/30 = 36 × 49/30 × 49 = 1764/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    50/98 = 50 × 15/98 × 15 = 750/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1764/1470 - 750/1470 = 1764 - 750/1470 = 1014/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/245

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