Subtract 49/90 from 20/9
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 49/90
20/9 - 49/90 is 151/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
20/9 = 20 × 10/9 × 10 = 200/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/90 - 49/90 = 200 - 49/90 = 151/90 - In mixed form: 161/90
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