Subtract 12/98 from 70/50
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 12/98
70/50 - 12/98 is 313/245.
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,
70/50 = 70 × 49/50 × 49 = 3430/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
12/98 = 12 × 25/98 × 25 = 300/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/2450 - 300/2450 = 3430 - 300/2450 = 3130/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 313/245
- In mixed form: 168/245
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