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Subtract 18/49 from 18/10

1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 18/49

18/10 - 18/49 is 351/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 49 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    18/10 = 18 × 49/10 × 49 = 882/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
    18/49 = 18 × 10/49 × 10 = 180/490
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/490 - 180/490 = 882 - 180/490 = 702/490
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 351/245
  6. In mixed form: 1106/245

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