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Subtract 3/90 from 49/36

1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 3/90

49/36 - 3/90 is 239/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/180 - 6/180 = 245 - 6/180 = 239/180
  5. In mixed form: 159/180

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