Subtract 12/50 from 5/49, Solve 5/49

Subtract 12/50 from 5/49

5/49 - 12/50 is -169/1225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
5/49 = 5 × 50/49 × 50 = 250/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
12/50 = 12 × 49/50 × 49 = 588/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
250/2450 - 588/2450 = 250 - 588/2450 = -338/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/1225

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