Subtract 21/18 from 49/10
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 1 3/18
49/10 - 21/18 is 56/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
21/18 = 21 × 5/18 × 5 = 105/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/90 - 105/90 = 441 - 105/90 = 336/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
- In mixed form: 311/15
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