Subtract 5/45 from 2/49
2/49 - 5/45 is -31/441.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 49/45 × 49 = 245/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/2205 - 245/2205 = 90 - 245/2205 = -155/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/441
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