Subtract 98/50 from 4/96, Solve 4/96

Subtract 98/50 from 4/96

1^st number: 4/96, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

4/96 - 98/50 is -1151/600.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
98/50 = 98 × 48/50 × 48 = 4704/2400
Subtract the two like fractions:
100/2400 - 4704/2400 = 100 - 4704/2400 = -4604/2400
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1151/600

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