Subtract 16/20 from 49/18
1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 16/20
49/18 - 16/20 is 173/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
49/18 = 49 × 10/18 × 10 = 490/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/180 - 144/180 = 490 - 144/180 = 346/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/90
- In mixed form: 183/90
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