Subtract 48/90 from 3/30
3/30 - 48/90 is -13/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
3/30 = 3 × 3/30 × 3 = 9/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/90 - 48/90 = 9 - 48/90 = -39/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/30
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