Subtract 48/12 from 12/90
1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 4 0/12
12/90 - 48/12 is -58/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
48/12 = 48 × 15/12 × 15 = 720/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/180 - 720/180 = 24 - 720/180 = -696/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/15
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