Subtract 8/36 from 49/20
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 8/36
49/20 - 8/36 is 401/180.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/180 - 40/180 = 441 - 40/180 = 401/180 - In mixed form: 241/180
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