Subtract 9/90 from 36/48
36/48 - 9/90 is 13/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
36/48 = 36 × 15/48 × 15 = 540/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
9/90 = 9 × 8/90 × 8 = 72/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/720 - 72/720 = 540 - 72/720 = 468/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/20
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