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Subtract 8/50 from 20/49

20/49 - 8/50 is 304/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    20/49 = 20 × 50/49 × 50 = 1000/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    8/50 = 8 × 49/50 × 49 = 392/2450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1000/2450 - 392/2450 = 1000 - 392/2450 = 608/2450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 304/1225

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