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Subtract 4/45 from 10/49

10/49 - 4/45 is 254/2205.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    10/49 = 10 × 45/49 × 45 = 450/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    4/45 = 4 × 49/45 × 49 = 196/2205
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/2205 - 196/2205 = 450 - 196/2205 = 254/2205

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