Subtract 48/90 from 45/48
45/48 - 48/90 is 97/240.
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,
45/48 = 45 × 15/48 × 15 = 675/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
48/90 = 48 × 8/90 × 8 = 384/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/720 - 384/720 = 675 - 384/720 = 291/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/240
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