Subtract 72/49 from 18/50
1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 1 23/49
18/50 - 72/49 is -1359/1225.
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,
18/50 = 18 × 49/50 × 49 = 882/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
72/49 = 72 × 50/49 × 50 = 3600/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/2450 - 3600/2450 = 882 - 3600/2450 = -2718/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1359/1225
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