Subtract 75/45 from 20/49
1st number: 20/49, 2nd number: 1 30/45
20/49 - 75/45 is -185/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
20/49 = 20 × 45/49 × 45 = 900/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
75/45 = 75 × 49/45 × 49 = 3675/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/2205 - 3675/2205 = 900 - 3675/2205 = -2775/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -185/147
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