Subtract 49/25 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 1 24/25
45/18 - 49/25 is 27/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
49/25 = 49 × 18/25 × 18 = 882/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/450 - 882/450 = 1125 - 882/450 = 243/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/50
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