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Subtract 49/30 from 1/50

1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 1 19/30

1/50 - 49/30 is -121/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    49/30 = 49 × 5/30 × 5 = 245/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/150 - 245/150 = 3 - 245/150 = -242/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/75

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