Subtract 5/49 from 54/18
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 5/49
54/18 - 5/49 is 142/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
54/18 = 54 × 49/18 × 49 = 2646/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
5/49 = 5 × 18/49 × 18 = 90/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/882 - 90/882 = 2646 - 90/882 = 2556/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/49
- In mixed form: 244/49
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