Subtract 27/49 from 16/45
16/45 - 27/49 is -431/2205.
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,
16/45 = 16 × 49/45 × 49 = 784/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
27/49 = 27 × 45/49 × 45 = 1215/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/2205 - 1215/2205 = 784 - 1215/2205 = -431/2205
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