Subtract 4/90 from 98/50
1st number: 1 48/50, 2nd number: 4/90
98/50 - 4/90 is 431/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
98/50 = 98 × 9/50 × 9 = 882/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
4/90 = 4 × 5/90 × 5 = 20/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/450 - 20/450 = 882 - 20/450 = 862/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 431/225
- In mixed form: 1206/225
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