Subtract 14/98 from 7/50, Solve 7/50

Subtract 14/98 from 7/50

7/50 - 14/98 is -1/350.

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,
14/98 = 14 × 25/98 × 25 = 350/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
343/2450 - 350/2450 = 343 - 350/2450 = -7/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/350

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