Subtract 5/18 from 4/49
4/49 - 5/18 is -173/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
4/49 = 4 × 18/49 × 18 = 72/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
5/18 = 5 × 49/18 × 49 = 245/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/882 - 245/882 = 72 - 245/882 = -173/882
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