Subtract 49/90 from 18/75
18/75 - 49/90 is -137/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
18/75 = 18 × 6/75 × 6 = 108/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
49/90 = 49 × 5/90 × 5 = 245/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/450 - 245/450 = 108 - 245/450 = -137/450
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