Subtract 49/4 from 9/45
1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 12 1/4
9/45 - 49/4 is -241/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
49/4 = 49 × 45/4 × 45 = 2205/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/180 - 2205/180 = 36 - 2205/180 = -2169/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -241/20
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