Subtract 98/45 from 6/50
1st number: 6/50, 2nd number: 2 8/45
6/50 - 98/45 is -463/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
98/45 = 98 × 10/45 × 10 = 980/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/450 - 980/450 = 54 - 980/450 = -926/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -463/225
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