Subtract 20/9 from 49/10
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 2 2/9
49/10 - 20/9 is 241/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
49/10 = 49 × 9/10 × 9 = 441/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
20/9 = 20 × 10/9 × 10 = 200/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/90 - 200/90 = 441 - 200/90 = 241/90 - In mixed form: 261/90
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