Subtract 49/5 from 36/9
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 9 4/5
36/9 - 49/5 is -29/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
36/9 = 36 × 5/9 × 5 = 180/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
49/5 = 49 × 9/5 × 9 = 441/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/45 - 441/45 = 180 - 441/45 = -261/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/5
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