Subtract 5/98 from 50/5, Solve 10 0/5

Subtract 5/98 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 5/98

50/5 - 5/98 is 975/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
50/5 = 50 × 98/5 × 98 = 4900/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
5/98 = 5 × 5/98 × 5 = 25/490
Subtract the two like fractions:
4900/490 - 25/490 = 4900 - 25/490 = 4875/490
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 975/98
In mixed form: 993/98

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