Subtract 50/90 from 48/20
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 50/90
48/20 - 50/90 is 83/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/180 - 100/180 = 432 - 100/180 = 332/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/45
- In mixed form: 138/45
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