Subtract 54/49 from 12/45
1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 1 5/49
12/45 - 54/49 is -614/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
12/45 = 12 × 49/45 × 49 = 588/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
54/49 = 54 × 45/49 × 45 = 2430/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/2205 - 2430/2205 = 588 - 2430/2205 = -1842/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -614/735
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