Subtract 20/18 from 49/16
1st number: 3 1/16, 2nd number: 1 2/18
49/16 - 20/18 is 281/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
49/16 = 49 × 9/16 × 9 = 441/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
20/18 = 20 × 8/18 × 8 = 160/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/144 - 160/144 = 441 - 160/144 = 281/144 - In mixed form: 1137/144
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