Subtract 18/49 from 6/50, Solve 6/50

Subtract 18/49 from 6/50

6/50 - 18/49 is -303/1225.

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,
6/50 = 6 × 49/50 × 49 = 294/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
18/49 = 18 × 50/49 × 50 = 900/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
294/2450 - 900/2450 = 294 - 900/2450 = -606/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -303/1225

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