Subtract 49/90 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 49/90
10/5 - 49/90 is 131/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
10/5 = 10 × 18/5 × 18 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/90 - 49/90 = 180 - 49/90 = 131/90 - In mixed form: 141/90
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