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Subtract 49/9 from 5/18

1st number: 5/18, 2nd number: 5 4/9

5/18 - 49/9 is -31/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    5/18 = 5 × 1/18 × 1 = 5/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    49/9 = 49 × 2/9 × 2 = 98/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/18 - 98/18 = 5 - 98/18 = -93/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/6

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