Subtract 6/18 from 49/90
49/90 - 6/18 is 19/90.
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,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/90 - 30/90 = 49 - 30/90 = 19/90
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