Subtract 2/75 from 98/50
1st number: 1 48/50, 2nd number: 2/75
98/50 - 2/75 is 29/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
98/50 = 98 × 3/50 × 3 = 294/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/150 - 4/150 = 294 - 4/150 = 290/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/15
- In mixed form: 114/15
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