Subtract 5/10 from 49/18
1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 5/10
49/18 - 5/10 is 20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/90 - 45/90 = 245 - 45/90 = 200/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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