Subtract 18/45 from 3/49
3/49 - 18/45 is -83/245.
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,
3/49 = 3 × 45/49 × 45 = 135/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
18/45 = 18 × 49/45 × 49 = 882/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/2205 - 882/2205 = 135 - 882/2205 = -747/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/245
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