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Subtract 16/50 from 90/49

1st number: 1 41/49, 2nd number: 16/50

90/49 - 16/50 is 1858/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    90/49 = 90 × 50/49 × 50 = 4500/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    16/50 = 16 × 49/50 × 49 = 784/2450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4500/2450 - 784/2450 = 4500 - 784/2450 = 3716/2450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1858/1225
  6. In mixed form: 1633/1225

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