Subtract 49/45 from 14/18
1st number: 14/18, 2nd number: 1 4/45
14/18 - 49/45 is -14/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/90 - 98/90 = 70 - 98/90 = -28/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/45
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