Subtract 2/50 from 98/72, Solve 1 26/72

Subtract 2/50 from 98/72

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 2/50

98/72 - 2/50 is 1189/900.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
98/72 = 98 × 25/72 × 25 = 2450/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
2/50 = 2 × 36/50 × 36 = 72/1800
Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1800 - 72/1800 = 2450 - 72/1800 = 2378/1800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1189/900
In mixed form: 1289/900

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