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Subtract 30/50 from 3/49

3/49 - 30/50 is -132/245.

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,
    3/49 = 3 × 50/49 × 50 = 150/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    30/50 = 30 × 49/50 × 49 = 1470/2450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/2450 - 1470/2450 = 150 - 1470/2450 = -1320/2450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -132/245

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