Subtract 5/50 from 2/49
2/49 - 5/50 is -29/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
2/49 = 2 × 50/49 × 50 = 100/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
5/50 = 5 × 49/50 × 49 = 245/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/2450 - 245/2450 = 100 - 245/2450 = -145/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/490
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