Subtract 8/90 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 8/90
49/12 - 8/90 is 719/180.
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,
8/90 = 8 × 2/90 × 2 = 16/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/180 - 16/180 = 735 - 16/180 = 719/180 - In mixed form: 3179/180
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