Subtract 90/48 from 18/90
1st number: 18/90, 2nd number: 1 42/48
18/90 - 90/48 is -67/40.
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,
90/48 = 90 × 15/48 × 15 = 1350/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/720 - 1350/720 = 144 - 1350/720 = -1206/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/40
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