Subtract 20/48 from 3/90
3/90 - 20/48 is -23/60.
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,
3/90 = 3 × 8/90 × 8 = 24/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
20/48 = 20 × 15/48 × 15 = 300/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/720 - 300/720 = 24 - 300/720 = -276/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/60
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