Subtract 8/48 from 25/90
25/90 - 8/48 is 1/9.
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,
25/90 = 25 × 8/90 × 8 = 200/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
8/48 = 8 × 15/48 × 15 = 120/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/720 - 120/720 = 200 - 120/720 = 80/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/9
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