Subtract 14/50 from 75/98
75/98 - 14/50 is 1189/2450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
75/98 = 75 × 25/98 × 25 = 1875/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
14/50 = 14 × 49/50 × 49 = 686/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1875/2450 - 686/2450 = 1875 - 686/2450 = 1189/2450
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