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Subtract 1/49 from 7/45

7/45 - 1/49 is 298/2205.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    7/45 = 7 × 49/45 × 49 = 343/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    1/49 = 1 × 45/49 × 45 = 45/2205
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    343/2205 - 45/2205 = 343 - 45/2205 = 298/2205

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