Subtract 1/90 from 1/48
1/48 - 1/90 is 7/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
1/48 = 1 × 15/48 × 15 = 15/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
1/90 = 1 × 8/90 × 8 = 8/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/720 - 8/720 = 15 - 8/720 = 7/720
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