Subtract 50/98 from 7/75
7/75 - 50/98 is -1532/3675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
7/75 = 7 × 98/75 × 98 = 686/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
50/98 = 50 × 75/98 × 75 = 3750/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/7350 - 3750/7350 = 686 - 3750/7350 = -3064/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1532/3675
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