Subtract 5/45 from 49/6
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 5/45
49/6 - 5/45 is 145/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
49/6 = 49 × 15/6 × 15 = 735/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/90 - 10/90 = 735 - 10/90 = 725/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/18
- In mixed form: 81/18
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