Answers

Subtract 50/54 from 72/98

72/98 - 50/54 is -253/1323.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   72/98 = 72 × 27/98 × 27 = 1944/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   50/54 = 50 × 49/54 × 49 = 2450/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1944/2646 - 2450/2646 = 1944 - 2450/2646 = -506/2646
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/1323

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