Subtract 18/49 from 40/20
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 18/49
40/20 - 18/49 is 80/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
40/20 = 40 × 49/20 × 49 = 1960/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
18/49 = 18 × 20/49 × 20 = 360/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/980 - 360/980 = 1960 - 360/980 = 1600/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/49
- In mixed form: 131/49
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