Subtract 90/49 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 1 41/49
60/6 - 90/49 is 400/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
60/6 = 60 × 49/6 × 49 = 2940/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
90/49 = 90 × 6/49 × 6 = 540/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/294 - 540/294 = 2940 - 540/294 = 2400/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 400/49
- In mixed form: 88/49
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