Subtract 45/60 from 50/98
50/98 - 45/60 is -47/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
50/98 = 50 × 30/98 × 30 = 1500/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
45/60 = 45 × 49/60 × 49 = 2205/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/2940 - 2205/2940 = 1500 - 2205/2940 = -705/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/196
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