Subtract 56/49 from 1/9
1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 1 7/49
1/9 - 56/49 is -65/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
1/9 = 1 × 49/9 × 49 = 49/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
56/49 = 56 × 9/49 × 9 = 504/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/441 - 504/441 = 49 - 504/441 = -455/441 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/63
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