Subtract 1/50 from 49/45
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 1/50
49/45 - 1/50 is 481/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
49/45 = 49 × 10/45 × 10 = 490/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/450 - 9/450 = 490 - 9/450 = 481/450 - In mixed form: 131/450
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