Subtract 72/49 from 5/50
1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 1 23/49
5/50 - 72/49 is -671/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
5/50 = 5 × 49/50 × 49 = 245/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
72/49 = 72 × 50/49 × 50 = 3600/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/2450 - 3600/2450 = 245 - 3600/2450 = -3355/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -671/490
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