Subtract 2/49 from 5/9
5/9 - 2/49 is 227/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
5/9 = 5 × 49/9 × 49 = 245/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
2/49 = 2 × 9/49 × 9 = 18/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/441 - 18/441 = 245 - 18/441 = 227/441
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