Subtract 42/50 from 5/49, Solve 5/49

Subtract 42/50 from 5/49

5/49 - 42/50 is -904/1225.

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,
42/50 = 42 × 49/50 × 49 = 2058/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
250/2450 - 2058/2450 = 250 - 2058/2450 = -1808/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -904/1225

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