Subtract 2/45 from 42/49
42/49 - 2/45 is 256/315.
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,
42/49 = 42 × 45/49 × 45 = 1890/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
2/45 = 2 × 49/45 × 49 = 98/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/2205 - 98/2205 = 1890 - 98/2205 = 1792/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 256/315
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