Subtract 90/48 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 1 42/48
35/3 - 90/48 is 235/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
35/3 = 35 × 16/3 × 16 = 560/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
90/48 = 90 × 1/48 × 1 = 90/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/48 - 90/48 = 560 - 90/48 = 470/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/24
- In mixed form: 919/24
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