Subtract 8/49 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 8/49
20/10 - 8/49 is 90/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
20/10 = 20 × 49/10 × 49 = 980/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
8/49 = 8 × 10/49 × 10 = 80/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/490 - 80/490 = 980 - 80/490 = 900/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 90/49
- In mixed form: 141/49
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