Subtract 49/90 from 75/4
1st number: 18 3/4, 2nd number: 49/90
75/4 - 49/90 is 3277/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
75/4 = 75 × 45/4 × 45 = 3375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3375/180 - 98/180 = 3375 - 98/180 = 3277/180 - In mixed form: 1837/180
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