Subtract 36/49 from 90/50
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 36/49
90/50 - 36/49 is 261/245.
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,
90/50 = 90 × 49/50 × 49 = 4410/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
36/49 = 36 × 50/49 × 50 = 1800/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/2450 - 1800/2450 = 4410 - 1800/2450 = 2610/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 261/245
- In mixed form: 116/245
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