Subtract 81/50 from 84/98
1st number: 84/98, 2nd number: 1 31/50
84/98 - 81/50 is -267/350.
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,
84/98 = 84 × 25/98 × 25 = 2100/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
81/50 = 81 × 49/50 × 49 = 3969/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/2450 - 3969/2450 = 2100 - 3969/2450 = -1869/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -267/350
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