Subtract 5/98 from 50/75
50/75 - 5/98 is 181/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
50/75 = 50 × 98/75 × 98 = 4900/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
5/98 = 5 × 75/98 × 75 = 375/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4900/7350 - 375/7350 = 4900 - 375/7350 = 4525/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/294
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