Subtract 9/90 from 48/28
1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 9/90
48/28 - 9/90 is 113/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
48/28 = 48 × 45/28 × 45 = 2160/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
9/90 = 9 × 14/90 × 14 = 126/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/1260 - 126/1260 = 2160 - 126/1260 = 2034/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/70
- In mixed form: 143/70
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