Subtract 49/20 from 12/10
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 2 9/20
12/10 - 49/20 is -5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
12/10 = 12 × 2/10 × 2 = 24/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
49/20 = 49 × 1/20 × 1 = 49/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/20 - 49/20 = 24 - 49/20 = -25/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4
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