Subtract 4/48 from 4/90
4/90 - 4/48 is -7/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
4/90 = 4 × 8/90 × 8 = 32/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
4/48 = 4 × 15/48 × 15 = 60/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/720 - 60/720 = 32 - 60/720 = -28/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/180
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