Subtract 20/48 from 2/90
2/90 - 20/48 is -71/180.
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,
2/90 = 2 × 8/90 × 8 = 16/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
20/48 = 20 × 15/48 × 15 = 300/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/720 - 300/720 = 16 - 300/720 = -284/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/180
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