Subtract 20/49 from 50/98
50/98 - 20/49 is 5/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
50/98 = 50 × 1/98 × 1 = 50/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
20/49 = 20 × 2/49 × 2 = 40/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/98 - 40/98 = 50 - 40/98 = 10/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/49
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