Subtract 8/49 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 8/49
45/5 - 8/49 is 433/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
45/5 = 45 × 49/5 × 49 = 2205/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
8/49 = 8 × 5/49 × 5 = 40/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/245 - 40/245 = 2205 - 40/245 = 2165/245 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 433/49
- In mixed form: 841/49
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