Subtract 16/10 from 49/36
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 1 6/10
49/36 - 16/10 is -43/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
16/10 = 16 × 18/10 × 18 = 288/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/180 - 288/180 = 245 - 288/180 = -43/180
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