Subtract 50/49 from 20/35
1st number: 20/35, 2nd number: 1 1/49
20/35 - 50/49 is -22/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
20/35 = 20 × 7/35 × 7 = 140/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
50/49 = 50 × 5/49 × 5 = 250/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/245 - 250/245 = 140 - 250/245 = -110/245 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/49
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