Subtract 20/18 from 49/4
1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 1 2/18
49/4 - 20/18 is 401/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
49/4 = 49 × 9/4 × 9 = 441/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
20/18 = 20 × 2/18 × 2 = 40/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/36 - 40/36 = 441 - 40/36 = 401/36 - In mixed form: 115/36
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