Subtract 8/98 from 5/50
5/50 - 8/98 is 9/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
5/50 = 5 × 49/50 × 49 = 245/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
8/98 = 8 × 25/98 × 25 = 200/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/2450 - 200/2450 = 245 - 200/2450 = 45/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/490
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