Subtract 6/98 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 6/98
50/35 - 6/98 is 67/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
50/35 = 50 × 14/35 × 14 = 700/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
6/98 = 6 × 5/98 × 5 = 30/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/490 - 30/490 = 700 - 30/490 = 670/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/49
- In mixed form: 118/49
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