Subtract 10/98 from 7/50
7/50 - 10/98 is 93/2450.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 49/50 × 49 = 343/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
10/98 = 10 × 25/98 × 25 = 250/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/2450 - 250/2450 = 343 - 250/2450 = 93/2450
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