Subtract 5/49 from 1/90
1/90 - 5/49 is -401/4410.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
1/90 = 1 × 49/90 × 49 = 49/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
5/49 = 5 × 90/49 × 90 = 450/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/4410 - 450/4410 = 49 - 450/4410 = -401/4410
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