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Subtract 49/20 from 10/18

1st number: 10/18, 2nd number: 2 9/20

10/18 - 49/20 is -341/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    10/18 = 10 × 10/18 × 10 = 100/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/180 - 441/180 = 100 - 441/180 = -341/180

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