Subtract 49/70 from 3/50
3/50 - 49/70 is -16/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
49/70 = 49 × 5/70 × 5 = 245/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/350 - 245/350 = 21 - 245/350 = -224/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/25
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