Subtract 36/45 from 30/49
30/49 - 36/45 is -46/245.
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,
30/49 = 30 × 45/49 × 45 = 1350/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
36/45 = 36 × 49/45 × 49 = 1764/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/2205 - 1764/2205 = 1350 - 1764/2205 = -414/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/245
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