Subtract 16/50 from 18/49
18/49 - 16/50 is 58/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
18/49 = 18 × 50/49 × 50 = 900/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
16/50 = 16 × 49/50 × 49 = 784/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/2450 - 784/2450 = 900 - 784/2450 = 116/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/1225
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