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Subtract 8/49 from 2/50

2/50 - 8/49 is -151/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    2/50 = 2 × 49/50 × 49 = 98/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    8/49 = 8 × 50/49 × 50 = 400/2450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/2450 - 400/2450 = 98 - 400/2450 = -302/2450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/1225

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