Subtract 21/49 from 4/50
4/50 - 21/49 is -61/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
4/50 = 4 × 49/50 × 49 = 196/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
21/49 = 21 × 50/49 × 50 = 1050/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/2450 - 1050/2450 = 196 - 1050/2450 = -854/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/175
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