Subtract 16/45 from 5/49
5/49 - 16/45 is -559/2205.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
5/49 = 5 × 45/49 × 45 = 225/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
16/45 = 16 × 49/45 × 49 = 784/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/2205 - 784/2205 = 225 - 784/2205 = -559/2205
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