Subtract 20/49 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 20/49
50/3 - 20/49 is 2390/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
50/3 = 50 × 49/3 × 49 = 2450/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
20/49 = 20 × 3/49 × 3 = 60/147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/147 - 60/147 = 2450 - 60/147 = 2390/147 - In mixed form: 1638/147
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