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Subtract 1/50 from 49/15

1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 1/50

49/15 - 1/50 is 487/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    49/15 = 49 × 10/15 × 10 = 490/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/150 - 3/150 = 490 - 3/150 = 487/150
  5. In mixed form: 337/150

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