Subtract 18/8 from 45/49
1st number: 45/49, 2nd number: 2 2/8
45/49 - 18/8 is -261/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
45/49 = 45 × 8/49 × 8 = 360/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
18/8 = 18 × 49/8 × 49 = 882/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/392 - 882/392 = 360 - 882/392 = -522/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -261/196
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