Subtract 21/49 from 2/45
2/45 - 21/49 is -121/315.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 49/45 × 49 = 98/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
21/49 = 21 × 45/49 × 45 = 945/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/2205 - 945/2205 = 98 - 945/2205 = -847/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/315
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