Subtract 9/98 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 9/98
50/10 - 9/98 is 481/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
50/10 = 50 × 49/10 × 49 = 2450/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
9/98 = 9 × 5/98 × 5 = 45/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/490 - 45/490 = 2450 - 45/490 = 2405/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 481/98
- In mixed form: 489/98
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