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Subtract 4/49 from 84/45

1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 4/49

84/45 - 4/49 is 1312/735.

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,
    84/45 = 84 × 49/45 × 49 = 4116/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    4/49 = 4 × 45/49 × 45 = 180/2205
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4116/2205 - 180/2205 = 4116 - 180/2205 = 3936/2205
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1312/735
  6. In mixed form: 1577/735

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