Subtract 1/45 from 75/49
1st number: 1 26/49, 2nd number: 1/45
75/49 - 1/45 is 3326/2205.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
75/49 = 75 × 45/49 × 45 = 3375/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
1/45 = 1 × 49/45 × 49 = 49/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3375/2205 - 49/2205 = 3375 - 49/2205 = 3326/2205 - In mixed form: 11121/2205
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