Subtract 5/98 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 5/98
50/12 - 5/98 is 605/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
50/12 = 50 × 49/12 × 49 = 2450/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/588 - 30/588 = 2450 - 30/588 = 2420/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 605/147
- In mixed form: 417/147
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