Subtract 4/9 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 4/9
92 - 49 is 7318.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
92 = 9 × 92 × 9 = 8118 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
49 = 4 × 29 × 2 = 818 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8118 - 818 = 81 - 818 = 7318 - In mixed form: 4118
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