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Subtract 8/49 from 5/45

5/45 - 8/49 is -23/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    5/45 = 5 × 49/45 × 49 = 245/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    8/49 = 8 × 45/49 × 45 = 360/2205
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/2205 - 360/2205 = 245 - 360/2205 = -115/2205
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/441

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