Subtract 48/90 from 60/7
1st number: 8 4/7, 2nd number: 48/90
60/7 - 48/90 is 844/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
60/7 = 60 × 90/7 × 90 = 5400/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
48/90 = 48 × 7/90 × 7 = 336/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5400/630 - 336/630 = 5400 - 336/630 = 5064/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 844/105
- In mixed form: 84/105
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