Subtract 48/9 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 5 3/9
36/30 - 48/9 is -62/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
36/30 = 36 × 3/30 × 3 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
48/9 = 48 × 10/9 × 10 = 480/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/90 - 480/90 = 108 - 480/90 = -372/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/15
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