Subtract 3/30 from 49/9
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 3/30
49/9 - 3/30 is 481/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
3/30 = 3 × 3/30 × 3 = 9/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/90 - 9/90 = 490 - 9/90 = 481/90 - In mixed form: 531/90
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