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Subtract 21/5 from 49/9

1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 4 1/5

49/9 - 21/5 is 56/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    49/9 = 49 × 5/9 × 5 = 245/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    21/5 = 21 × 9/5 × 9 = 189/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/45 - 189/45 = 245 - 189/45 = 56/45
  5. In mixed form: 111/45

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