Subtract 3/9 from 3/49
3/49 - 3/9 is -40/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 9 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
3/49 = 3 × 9/49 × 9 = 27/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
3/9 = 3 × 49/9 × 49 = 147/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/441 - 147/441 = 27 - 147/441 = -120/441 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/147
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