Subtract 45/98 from 60/50
1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 45/98
60/50 - 45/98 is 363/490.
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,
60/50 = 60 × 49/50 × 49 = 2940/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
45/98 = 45 × 25/98 × 25 = 1125/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/2450 - 1125/2450 = 2940 - 1125/2450 = 1815/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 363/490
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