Subtract 42/50 from 45/98
45/98 - 42/50 is -933/2450.
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,
45/98 = 45 × 25/98 × 25 = 1125/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
42/50 = 42 × 49/50 × 49 = 2058/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/2450 - 2058/2450 = 1125 - 2058/2450 = -933/2450
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