Subtract 4/50 from 12/49, Solve 12/49

Subtract 4/50 from 12/49

12/49 - 4/50 is 202/1225.

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,
12/49 = 12 × 50/49 × 50 = 600/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
4/50 = 4 × 49/50 × 49 = 196/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
600/2450 - 196/2450 = 600 - 196/2450 = 404/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 202/1225

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