Subtract 21/36 from 49/10
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 21/36
49/10 - 21/36 is 259/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
49/10 = 49 × 18/10 × 18 = 882/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/180 - 105/180 = 882 - 105/180 = 777/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/60
- In mixed form: 419/60
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 98/10-21/36 49/10-42/36 49/20-21/36 49/10-21/72 49/10-63/36 49/30-21/36 49/50-21/36 49/70-21/36