Subtract 9/49 from 6/45, Solve 6/45

Subtract 9/49 from 6/45

6/45 - 9/49 is -37/735.

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,
6/45 = 6 × 49/45 × 49 = 294/2205
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
9/49 = 9 × 45/49 × 45 = 405/2205
Subtract the two like fractions:
294/2205 - 405/2205 = 294 - 405/2205 = -111/2205
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/735

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