Subtract 5/90 from 49/20
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 5/90
49/20 - 5/90 is 431/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/180 - 10/180 = 441 - 10/180 = 431/180 - In mixed form: 271/180
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