Subtract 9/30 from 48/18
1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 9/30
48/18 - 9/30 is 71/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
48/18 = 48 × 5/18 × 5 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/90 - 27/90 = 240 - 27/90 = 213/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/30
- In mixed form: 211/30
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