Subtract 45/27 from 7/49
1st number: 7/49, 2nd number: 1 18/27
7/49 - 45/27 is -32/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
7/49 = 7 × 27/49 × 27 = 189/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
45/27 = 45 × 49/27 × 49 = 2205/1323 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/1323 - 2205/1323 = 189 - 2205/1323 = -2016/1323 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/21
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