Subtract 12/90 from 49/9
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 12/90
49/9 - 12/90 is 239/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
49/9 = 49 × 10/9 × 10 = 490/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/90 - 12/90 = 490 - 12/90 = 478/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/45
- In mixed form: 514/45
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