Subtract 5/36 from 49/20
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 5/36
49/20 - 5/36 is 104/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/180 - 25/180 = 441 - 25/180 = 416/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/45
- In mixed form: 214/45
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