Subtract 18/98 from 54/50
1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 18/98
54/50 - 18/98 is 1098/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
54/50 = 54 × 49/50 × 49 = 2646/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
18/98 = 18 × 25/98 × 25 = 450/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/2450 - 450/2450 = 2646 - 450/2450 = 2196/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1098/1225
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