Subtract 98/50 from 98/16
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 1 48/50
98/16 - 98/50 is 833/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
98/16 = 98 × 25/16 × 25 = 2450/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
98/50 = 98 × 8/50 × 8 = 784/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/400 - 784/400 = 2450 - 784/400 = 1666/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 833/200
- In mixed form: 433/200
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