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Subtract 24/49 from 3/50

3/50 - 24/49 is -1053/2450.

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,
    3/50 = 3 × 49/50 × 49 = 147/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    24/49 = 24 × 50/49 × 50 = 1200/2450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    147/2450 - 1200/2450 = 147 - 1200/2450 = -1053/2450

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