Subtract 50/45 from 98/49
1st number: 2 0/49, 2nd number: 1 5/45
98/49 - 50/45 is 8/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
98/49 = 98 × 45/49 × 45 = 4410/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
50/45 = 50 × 49/45 × 49 = 2450/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/2205 - 2450/2205 = 4410 - 2450/2205 = 1960/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9
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