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Subtract 45/30 from 50/98

1st number: 50/98, 2nd number: 1 15/30

50/98 - 45/30 is -97/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    50/98 = 50 × 15/98 × 15 = 750/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    45/30 = 45 × 49/30 × 49 = 2205/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    750/1470 - 2205/1470 = 750 - 2205/1470 = -1455/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/98

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