Subtract 4/9 from 6/49
6/49 - 4/9 is -142/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
6/49 = 6 × 9/49 × 9 = 54/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
4/9 = 4 × 49/9 × 49 = 196/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/441 - 196/441 = 54 - 196/441 = -142/441
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