Subtract 5/49 from 3/45
3/45 - 5/49 is -26/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
3/45 = 3 × 49/45 × 49 = 147/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
5/49 = 5 × 45/49 × 45 = 225/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/2205 - 225/2205 = 147 - 225/2205 = -78/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/735
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