Subtract 21/45 from 90/49
1st number: 1 41/49, 2nd number: 21/45
90/49 - 21/45 is 1007/735.
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,
90/49 = 90 × 45/49 × 45 = 4050/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
21/45 = 21 × 49/45 × 49 = 1029/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/2205 - 1029/2205 = 4050 - 1029/2205 = 3021/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1007/735
- In mixed form: 1272/735
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