Subtract 45/49 from 5/8
5/8 - 45/49 is -115/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
5/8 = 5 × 49/8 × 49 = 245/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
45/49 = 45 × 8/49 × 8 = 360/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/392 - 360/392 = 245 - 360/392 = -115/392
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