Subtract 49/45 from 54/7
1st number: 7 5/7, 2nd number: 1 4/45
54/7 - 49/45 is 2087/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
54/7 = 54 × 45/7 × 45 = 2430/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
49/45 = 49 × 7/45 × 7 = 343/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/315 - 343/315 = 2430 - 343/315 = 2087/315 - In mixed form: 6197/315
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