Subtract 50/15 from 49/45
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 3 5/15
49/45 - 50/15 is -101/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
49/45 = 49 × 1/45 × 1 = 49/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
50/15 = 50 × 3/15 × 3 = 150/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/45 - 150/45 = 49 - 150/45 = -101/45
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