Subtract 49/90 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 49/90
21/9 - 49/90 is 161/90.
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,
21/9 = 21 × 10/9 × 10 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/90 - 49/90 = 210 - 49/90 = 161/90 - In mixed form: 171/90
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