Subtract 15/98 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 15/98
50/18 - 15/98 is 2315/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
50/18 = 50 × 49/18 × 49 = 2450/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
15/98 = 15 × 9/98 × 9 = 135/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/882 - 135/882 = 2450 - 135/882 = 2315/882 - In mixed form: 2551/882
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