Subtract 42/45 from 1/49
1/49 - 42/45 is -671/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
1/49 = 1 × 45/49 × 45 = 45/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
42/45 = 42 × 49/45 × 49 = 2058/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/2205 - 2058/2205 = 45 - 2058/2205 = -2013/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -671/735
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