Subtract 50/45 from 50/98
1st number: 50/98, 2nd number: 1 5/45
50/98 - 50/45 is -265/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
50/98 = 50 × 45/98 × 45 = 2250/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
50/45 = 50 × 98/45 × 98 = 4900/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/4410 - 4900/4410 = 2250 - 4900/4410 = -2650/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -265/441
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