Subtract 6/98 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 6/98
50/25 - 6/98 is 95/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
50/25 = 50 × 98/25 × 98 = 4900/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
6/98 = 6 × 25/98 × 25 = 150/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4900/2450 - 150/2450 = 4900 - 150/2450 = 4750/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/49
- In mixed form: 146/49
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