Subtract 72/50 from 9/49
1st number: 9/49, 2nd number: 1 22/50
9/49 - 72/50 is -1539/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
9/49 = 9 × 50/49 × 50 = 450/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
72/50 = 72 × 49/50 × 49 = 3528/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/2450 - 3528/2450 = 450 - 3528/2450 = -3078/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1539/1225
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