Subtract 4/9 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 4/9
74 - 49 is 4736.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
74 = 7 × 94 × 9 = 6336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
49 = 4 × 49 × 4 = 1636 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6336 - 1636 = 63 - 1636 = 4736 - In mixed form: 11136
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