Subtract 1/49 from 75/45
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 1/49
75/45 - 1/49 is 242/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
75/45 = 75 × 49/45 × 49 = 3675/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
1/49 = 1 × 45/49 × 45 = 45/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3675/2205 - 45/2205 = 3675 - 45/2205 = 3630/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 242/147
- In mixed form: 195/147
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