Subtract 7/18 from 49/20
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 7/18
49/20 - 7/18 is 371/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 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 18 × 10 = 180,
7/18 = 7 × 10/18 × 10 = 70/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/180 - 70/180 = 441 - 70/180 = 371/180 - In mixed form: 211/180
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