Subtract 7/9 from 49/10
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 7/9
4910 - 79 is 37190.
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,
4910 = 49 × 910 × 9 = 44190 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
79 = 7 × 109 × 10 = 7090 - Subtract the two like fractions:
44190 - 7090 = 441 - 7090 = 37190 - In mixed form: 41190
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