Subtract 7/48 from 14/90
1490 - 748 is 7720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
1490 = 14 × 890 × 8 = 112720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
748 = 7 × 1548 × 15 = 105720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112720 - 105720 = 112 - 105720 = 7720
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