Subtract 6/49 from 16/50
16/50 - 6/49 is 242/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
16/50 = 16 × 49/50 × 49 = 784/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
6/49 = 6 × 50/49 × 50 = 300/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/2450 - 300/2450 = 784 - 300/2450 = 484/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 242/1225
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