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Subtract 5/49 from 2/18

2/18 - 5/49 is 4/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 49 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    2/18 = 2 × 49/18 × 49 = 98/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    5/49 = 5 × 18/49 × 18 = 90/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/882 - 90/882 = 98 - 90/882 = 8/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/441

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