Subtract 1/50 from 4/9
49 - 150 is 191450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
49 = 4 × 509 × 50 = 200450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
150 = 1 × 950 × 9 = 9450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200450 - 9450 = 200 - 9450 = 191450
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