Subtract 42/45 from 18/49
18/49 - 42/45 is -416/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
18/49 = 18 × 45/49 × 45 = 810/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
42/45 = 42 × 49/45 × 49 = 2058/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/2205 - 2058/2205 = 810 - 2058/2205 = -1248/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -416/735
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