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Subtract 98/50 from 75/98

1st number: 75/98, 2nd number: 1 48/50

75/98 - 98/50 is -2927/2450.

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,
    75/98 = 75 × 25/98 × 25 = 1875/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    98/50 = 98 × 49/50 × 49 = 4802/2450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1875/2450 - 4802/2450 = 1875 - 4802/2450 = -2927/2450

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