Subtract 18/54 from 2/49
2/49 - 18/54 is -43/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
2/49 = 2 × 54/49 × 54 = 108/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
18/54 = 18 × 49/54 × 49 = 882/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/2646 - 882/2646 = 108 - 882/2646 = -774/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/147
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