Subtract 90/48 from 36/20
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 1 42/48
36/20 - 90/48 is -3/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
36/20 = 36 × 12/20 × 12 = 432/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
90/48 = 90 × 5/48 × 5 = 450/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/240 - 450/240 = 432 - 450/240 = -18/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/40
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