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Subtract 4/9 from 4/49

4/49 - 4/9 is -160/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 9 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    4/49 = 4 × 9/49 × 9 = 36/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    4/9 = 4 × 49/9 × 49 = 196/441
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/441 - 196/441 = 36 - 196/441 = -160/441

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