Subtract 3/9 from 2/50, Solve 2/50

Subtract 3/9 from 2/50

2/50 - 3/9 is -22/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
3/9 = 3 × 50/9 × 50 = 150/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
18/450 - 150/450 = 18 - 150/450 = -132/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/75

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