Subtract 9/48 from 45/90
45/90 - 9/48 is 5/16.
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,
45/90 = 45 × 8/90 × 8 = 360/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
9/48 = 9 × 15/48 × 15 = 135/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/720 - 135/720 = 360 - 135/720 = 225/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/16
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