Subtract 49/18 from 20/30
1st number: 20/30, 2nd number: 2 13/18
20/30 - 49/18 is -37/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/90 - 245/90 = 60 - 245/90 = -185/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/18
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