Subtract 21/49 from 49/90
49/90 - 21/49 is 73/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
49/90 = 49 × 49/90 × 49 = 2401/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
21/49 = 21 × 90/49 × 90 = 1890/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2401/4410 - 1890/4410 = 2401 - 1890/4410 = 511/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/630
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