Subtract 10/18 from 50/98
50/98 - 10/18 is -20/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
50/98 = 50 × 9/98 × 9 = 450/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
10/18 = 10 × 49/18 × 49 = 490/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/882 - 490/882 = 450 - 490/882 = -40/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/441
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