Subtract 49/45 from 2/28
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 4/45
2/28 - 49/45 is -641/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
2/28 = 2 × 45/28 × 45 = 90/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
49/45 = 49 × 28/45 × 28 = 1372/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/1260 - 1372/1260 = 90 - 1372/1260 = -1282/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -641/630
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