Subtract 7/15 from 50/98
50/98 - 7/15 is 32/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
50/98 = 50 × 15/98 × 15 = 750/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
7/15 = 7 × 98/15 × 98 = 686/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/1470 - 686/1470 = 750 - 686/1470 = 64/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/735
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/98-14/15 50/98-7/30 50/98-21/15 50/98-7/45 50/98-35/15 50/98-7/75 50/98-49/15