Subtract 96/90 from 42/48
1st number: 42/48, 2nd number: 1 6/90
42/48 - 96/90 is -23/120.
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,
42/48 = 42 × 15/48 × 15 = 630/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
96/90 = 96 × 8/90 × 8 = 768/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/720 - 768/720 = 630 - 768/720 = -138/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/120
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