Subtract 49/90 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 49/90
10/6 - 49/90 is 101/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
10/6 = 10 × 15/6 × 15 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/90 - 49/90 = 150 - 49/90 = 101/90 - In mixed form: 111/90
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