Subtract 3/49 from 50/45
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 3/49
50/45 - 3/49 is 463/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
50/45 = 50 × 49/45 × 49 = 2450/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
3/49 = 3 × 45/49 × 45 = 135/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/2205 - 135/2205 = 2450 - 135/2205 = 2315/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 463/441
- In mixed form: 122/441
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