Subtract 50/45 from 5/49, Solve 5/49

Subtract 50/45 from 5/49

1^st number: 5/49, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

5/49 - 50/45 is -445/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
5/49 = 5 × 45/49 × 45 = 225/2205
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
50/45 = 50 × 49/45 × 49 = 2450/2205
Subtract the two like fractions:
225/2205 - 2450/2205 = 225 - 2450/2205 = -2225/2205
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -445/441

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