Subtract 12/49 from 2/50
2/50 - 12/49 is -251/1225.
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,
2/50 = 2 × 49/50 × 49 = 98/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
12/49 = 12 × 50/49 × 50 = 600/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/2450 - 600/2450 = 98 - 600/2450 = -502/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -251/1225
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/50-12/49 2/50-24/49 2/50-12/98 6/50-12/49 2/50-36/49 10/50-12/49 2/50-60/49 14/50-12/49 2/50-84/49