Subtract 18/12 from 49/90
1st number: 49/90, 2nd number: 1 6/12
49/90 - 18/12 is -43/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
18/12 = 18 × 15/12 × 15 = 270/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/180 - 270/180 = 98 - 270/180 = -172/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/45
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