Subtract 16/7 from 98/50
1st number: 1 48/50, 2nd number: 2 2/7
98/50 - 16/7 is -57/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
98/50 = 98 × 7/50 × 7 = 686/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
16/7 = 16 × 50/7 × 50 = 800/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/350 - 800/350 = 686 - 800/350 = -114/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/175
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