Subtract 10/45 from 80/49
1st number: 1 31/49, 2nd number: 10/45
80/49 - 10/45 is 622/441.
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,
80/49 = 80 × 45/49 × 45 = 3600/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
10/45 = 10 × 49/45 × 49 = 490/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/2205 - 490/2205 = 3600 - 490/2205 = 3110/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 622/441
- In mixed form: 1181/441
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