Subtract 10/50 from 98/75
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 10/50
98/75 - 10/50 is 83/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
98/75 = 98 × 2/75 × 2 = 196/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
10/50 = 10 × 3/50 × 3 = 30/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/150 - 30/150 = 196 - 30/150 = 166/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/75
- In mixed form: 18/75
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