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Subtract 7/50 from 49/18

1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 7/50

49/18 - 7/50 is 581/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    49/18 = 49 × 25/18 × 25 = 1225/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/450 - 63/450 = 1225 - 63/450 = 1162/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 581/225
  6. In mixed form: 2131/225

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