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Subtract 2/3 from 49/50

49/50 - 2/3 is 47/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 3 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    49/50 = 49 × 3/50 × 3 = 147/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    2/3 = 2 × 50/3 × 50 = 100/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    147/150 - 100/150 = 147 - 100/150 = 47/150

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