Subtract 20/7 from 49/9
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 2 6/7
49/9 - 20/7 is 163/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
49/9 = 49 × 7/9 × 7 = 343/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
20/7 = 20 × 9/7 × 9 = 180/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/63 - 180/63 = 343 - 180/63 = 163/63 - In mixed form: 237/63
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