Subtract 25/49 from 9/50
9/50 - 25/49 is -809/2450.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 49/50 × 49 = 441/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
25/49 = 25 × 50/49 × 50 = 1250/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/2450 - 1250/2450 = 441 - 1250/2450 = -809/2450
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