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Subtract 2/90 from 10/48

10/48 - 2/90 is 67/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    10/48 = 10 × 15/48 × 15 = 150/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    2/90 = 2 × 8/90 × 8 = 16/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/720 - 16/720 = 150 - 16/720 = 134/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/360

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