Subtract 8/49 from 45/50
45/50 - 8/49 is 361/490.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 49/50 × 49 = 2205/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
8/49 = 8 × 50/49 × 50 = 400/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/2450 - 400/2450 = 2205 - 400/2450 = 1805/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 361/490
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