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Subtract 48/90 from 27/8

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 48/90

27/8 - 48/90 is 341/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    27/8 = 27 × 45/8 × 45 = 1215/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    48/90 = 48 × 4/90 × 4 = 192/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1215/360 - 192/360 = 1215 - 192/360 = 1023/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 341/120
  6. In mixed form: 2101/120

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