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Subtract 3/90 from 49/20

1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 3/90

49/20 - 3/90 is 29/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    441/180 - 6/180 = 441 - 6/180 = 435/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/12
  6. In mixed form: 25/12

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