Subtract 48/45 from 2/49
1st number: 2/49, 2nd number: 1 3/45
2/49 - 48/45 is -754/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
2/49 = 2 × 45/49 × 45 = 90/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
48/45 = 48 × 49/45 × 49 = 2352/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/2205 - 2352/2205 = 90 - 2352/2205 = -2262/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -754/735
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