Subtract 50/56 from 5/49
5/49 - 50/56 is -155/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
5/49 = 5 × 8/49 × 8 = 40/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
50/56 = 50 × 7/56 × 7 = 350/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/392 - 350/392 = 40 - 350/392 = -310/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/196
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