Subtract 48/90 from 18/56
18/56 - 48/90 is -89/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
18/56 = 18 × 45/56 × 45 = 810/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
48/90 = 48 × 28/90 × 28 = 1344/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/2520 - 1344/2520 = 810 - 1344/2520 = -534/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/420
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