Subtract 42/60 from 49/18
1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 42/60
49/18 - 42/60 is 91/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/180 - 126/180 = 490 - 126/180 = 364/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/45
- In mixed form: 21/45
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