Subtract 45/42 from 50/98
1st number: 50/98, 2nd number: 1 3/42
50/98 - 45/42 is -55/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
50/98 = 50 × 3/98 × 3 = 150/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
45/42 = 45 × 7/42 × 7 = 315/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/294 - 315/294 = 150 - 315/294 = -165/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/98
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