Subtract 9/49 from 4/5
45 - 949 is 151245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
45 = 4 × 495 × 49 = 196245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
949 = 9 × 549 × 5 = 45245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196245 - 45245 = 196 - 45245 = 151245
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