Subtract 14/49 from 7/50, Solve 7/50

Subtract 14/49 from 7/50

7/50 - 14/49 is -51/350.

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,
7/50 = 7 × 49/50 × 49 = 343/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
14/49 = 14 × 50/49 × 50 = 700/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
343/2450 - 700/2450 = 343 - 700/2450 = -357/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/350

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