Subtract 12/9 from 5/49
1st number: 5/49, 2nd number: 1 3/9
5/49 - 12/9 is -181/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 9 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
5/49 = 5 × 9/49 × 9 = 45/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
12/9 = 12 × 49/9 × 49 = 588/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/441 - 588/441 = 45 - 588/441 = -543/441 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/147
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