Subtract 98/10 from 50/54
1st number: 50/54, 2nd number: 9 8/10
50/54 - 98/10 is -1198/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
98/10 = 98 × 27/10 × 27 = 2646/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/270 - 2646/270 = 250 - 2646/270 = -2396/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1198/135
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