Subtract 8/49 from 6/90
6/90 - 8/49 is -71/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
6/90 = 6 × 49/90 × 49 = 294/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
8/49 = 8 × 90/49 × 90 = 720/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/4410 - 720/4410 = 294 - 720/4410 = -426/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/735
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