Subtract 98/50 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 1 48/50
70/35 - 98/50 is 1/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
70/35 = 70 × 10/35 × 10 = 700/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
98/50 = 98 × 7/50 × 7 = 686/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/350 - 686/350 = 700 - 686/350 = 14/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/25
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