Subtract 4/45 from 49/54
49/54 - 4/45 is 221/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
4/45 = 4 × 6/45 × 6 = 24/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/270 - 24/270 = 245 - 24/270 = 221/270
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