Subtract 5/18 from 49/90
49/90 - 5/18 is 4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/90 - 25/90 = 49 - 25/90 = 24/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15
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