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Subtract 9/98 from 6/50

6/50 - 9/98 is 69/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    6/50 = 6 × 49/50 × 49 = 294/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    9/98 = 9 × 25/98 × 25 = 225/2450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    294/2450 - 225/2450 = 294 - 225/2450 = 69/2450

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