Subtract 49/90 from 1/49
1/49 - 49/90 is -2311/4410.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
1/49 = 1 × 90/49 × 90 = 90/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
49/90 = 49 × 49/90 × 49 = 2401/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/4410 - 2401/4410 = 90 - 2401/4410 = -2311/4410
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