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Subtract 1/49 from 1/9

1/9 - 1/49 is 40/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    1/9 = 1 × 49/9 × 49 = 49/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    1/49 = 1 × 9/49 × 9 = 9/441
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/441 - 9/441 = 49 - 9/441 = 40/441

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