Subtract 20/49 from 70/50
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 20/49
70/50 - 20/49 is 243/245.
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,
70/50 = 70 × 49/50 × 49 = 3430/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
20/49 = 20 × 50/49 × 50 = 1000/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/2450 - 1000/2450 = 3430 - 1000/2450 = 2430/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/245
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