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Subtract 9/49 from 2/54

2/54 - 9/49 is -194/1323.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    2/54 = 2 × 49/54 × 49 = 98/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    9/49 = 9 × 54/49 × 54 = 486/2646
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/2646 - 486/2646 = 98 - 486/2646 = -388/2646
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -194/1323

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