Subtract 49/90 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 49/90
10/9 - 49/90 is 17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
10/9 = 10 × 10/9 × 10 = 100/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/90 - 49/90 = 100 - 49/90 = 51/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/30
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