Subtract 18/49 from 84/50
1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 18/49
84/50 - 18/49 is 1608/1225.
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,
84/50 = 84 × 49/50 × 49 = 4116/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
18/49 = 18 × 50/49 × 50 = 900/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4116/2450 - 900/2450 = 4116 - 900/2450 = 3216/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1608/1225
- In mixed form: 1383/1225
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