Subtract 7/49 from 2/54
2/54 - 7/49 is -20/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
2/54 = 2 × 49/54 × 49 = 98/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
7/49 = 7 × 54/49 × 54 = 378/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/2646 - 378/2646 = 98 - 378/2646 = -280/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/189
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