Subtract 90/35 from 48/32
1st number: 1 16/32, 2nd number: 2 20/35
48/32 - 90/35 is -15/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
48/32 = 48 × 35/32 × 35 = 1680/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
90/35 = 90 × 32/35 × 32 = 2880/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/1120 - 2880/1120 = 1680 - 2880/1120 = -1200/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/14
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