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Subtract 12/50 from 72/98

72/98 - 12/50 is 606/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    72/98 = 72 × 25/98 × 25 = 1800/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    12/50 = 12 × 49/50 × 49 = 588/2450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1800/2450 - 588/2450 = 1800 - 588/2450 = 1212/2450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 606/1225

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