Subtract 49/90 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 49/90
18/4 - 49/90 is 178/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
18/4 = 18 × 45/4 × 45 = 810/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/180 - 98/180 = 810 - 98/180 = 712/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 178/45
- In mixed form: 343/45
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