Subtract 9/49 from 3/54
3/54 - 9/49 is -113/882.
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,
3/54 = 3 × 49/54 × 49 = 147/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
9/49 = 9 × 54/49 × 54 = 486/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/2646 - 486/2646 = 147 - 486/2646 = -339/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/882
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