Subtract 12/48 from 18/90
18/90 - 12/48 is -1/20.
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,
18/90 = 18 × 8/90 × 8 = 144/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
12/48 = 12 × 15/48 × 15 = 180/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/720 - 180/720 = 144 - 180/720 = -36/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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