Subtract 45/49 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 45/49
50/5 - 45/49 is 445/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
50/5 = 50 × 49/5 × 49 = 2450/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
45/49 = 45 × 5/49 × 5 = 225/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/245 - 225/245 = 2450 - 225/245 = 2225/245 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 445/49
- In mixed form: 94/49
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