Subtract 98/50 from 36/60
1st number: 36/60, 2nd number: 1 48/50
36/60 - 98/50 is -34/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
36/60 = 36 × 5/60 × 5 = 180/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
98/50 = 98 × 6/50 × 6 = 588/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/300 - 588/300 = 180 - 588/300 = -408/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/25
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