Subtract 4/90 from 60/49
1st number: 1 11/49, 2nd number: 4/90
60/49 - 4/90 is 2602/2205.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
60/49 = 60 × 90/49 × 90 = 5400/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
4/90 = 4 × 49/90 × 49 = 196/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5400/4410 - 196/4410 = 5400 - 196/4410 = 5204/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2602/2205
- In mixed form: 1397/2205
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