Subtract 9/18 from 49/5
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 9/18
49/5 - 9/18 is 93/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
49/5 = 49 × 18/5 × 18 = 882/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
9/18 = 9 × 5/18 × 5 = 45/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/90 - 45/90 = 882 - 45/90 = 837/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/10
- In mixed form: 93/10
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