Subtract 48/45 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 1 3/45
10/2 - 48/45 is 59/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
10/2 = 10 × 45/2 × 45 = 450/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
48/45 = 48 × 2/45 × 2 = 96/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/90 - 96/90 = 450 - 96/90 = 354/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/15
- In mixed form: 314/15
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