Subtract 50/98 from 45/36
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 50/98
45/36 - 50/98 is 145/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
45/36 = 45 × 49/36 × 49 = 2205/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
50/98 = 50 × 18/98 × 18 = 900/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/1764 - 900/1764 = 2205 - 900/1764 = 1305/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/196
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