Subtract 42/50 from 36/49
36/49 - 42/50 is -129/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
36/49 = 36 × 50/49 × 50 = 1800/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
42/50 = 42 × 49/50 × 49 = 2058/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/2450 - 2058/2450 = 1800 - 2058/2450 = -258/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -129/1225
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