Subtract 9/50 from 5/98
5/98 - 9/50 is -158/1225.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 25/98 × 25 = 125/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
9/50 = 9 × 49/50 × 49 = 441/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/2450 - 441/2450 = 125 - 441/2450 = -316/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -158/1225
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