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Subtract 9/49 from 2/90

2/90 - 9/49 is -356/2205.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    2/90 = 2 × 49/90 × 49 = 98/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    9/49 = 9 × 90/49 × 90 = 810/4410
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/4410 - 810/4410 = 98 - 810/4410 = -712/4410
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -356/2205

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