Subtract 2/50 from 98/36, Solve 2 26/36

Subtract 2/50 from 98/36

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 2/50

98/36 - 2/50 is 1207/450.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
98/36 = 98 × 25/36 × 25 = 2450/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
2/50 = 2 × 18/50 × 18 = 36/900
Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/900 - 36/900 = 2450 - 36/900 = 2414/900
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1207/450
In mixed form: 2307/450

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