Subtract 42/90 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 42/90
49/12 - 42/90 is 217/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
49/12 = 49 × 15/12 × 15 = 735/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
42/90 = 42 × 2/90 × 2 = 84/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/180 - 84/180 = 735 - 84/180 = 651/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/60
- In mixed form: 337/60
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