Subtract 45/48 from 4/45
445 - 4548 is -611720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
445 = 4 × 1645 × 16 = 64720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
4548 = 45 × 1548 × 15 = 675720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64720 - 675720 = 64 - 675720 = -611720
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