Subtract 50/98 from 9/70
9/70 - 50/98 is -187/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
9/70 = 9 × 7/70 × 7 = 63/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
50/98 = 50 × 5/98 × 5 = 250/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/490 - 250/490 = 63 - 250/490 = -187/490
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