Subtract 5/50 from 60/98, Solve 60/98

Subtract 5/50 from 60/98

60/98 - 5/50 is 251/490.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
60/98 = 60 × 25/98 × 25 = 1500/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
5/50 = 5 × 49/50 × 49 = 245/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/2450 - 245/2450 = 1500 - 245/2450 = 1255/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/490

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