Subtract 8/9 from 48/30
1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 8/9
48/30 - 8/9 is 32/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
48/30 = 48 × 3/30 × 3 = 144/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
8/9 = 8 × 10/9 × 10 = 80/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/90 - 80/90 = 144 - 80/90 = 64/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/45
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