Subtract 20/45 from 90/49
1st number: 1 41/49, 2nd number: 20/45
90/49 - 20/45 is 614/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
90/49 = 90 × 45/49 × 45 = 4050/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
20/45 = 20 × 49/45 × 49 = 980/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/2205 - 980/2205 = 4050 - 980/2205 = 3070/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 614/441
- In mixed form: 1173/441
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