Subtract 70/49 from 9/50
1st number: 9/50, 2nd number: 1 21/49
9/50 - 70/49 is -437/350.
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,
70/49 = 70 × 50/49 × 50 = 3500/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/2450 - 3500/2450 = 441 - 3500/2450 = -3059/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -437/350
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