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Subtract 2/9 from 1/49

1/49 - 2/9 is -89/441.

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,
    1/49 = 1 × 9/49 × 9 = 9/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    2/9 = 2 × 49/9 × 49 = 98/441
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/441 - 98/441 = 9 - 98/441 = -89/441

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