Subtract 50/28 from 6/98
1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 1 22/28
6/98 - 50/28 is -169/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
6/98 = 6 × 2/98 × 2 = 12/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
50/28 = 50 × 7/28 × 7 = 350/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/196 - 350/196 = 12 - 350/196 = -338/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/98
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