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Subtract 10/49 from 1/5

1/5 - 10/49 is -1/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    1/5 = 1 × 49/5 × 49 = 49/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    10/49 = 10 × 5/49 × 5 = 50/245
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/245 - 50/245 = 49 - 50/245 = -1/245

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