Subtract 27/90 from 48/4
1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 27/90
48/4 - 27/90 is 117/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
48/4 = 48 × 45/4 × 45 = 2160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/180 - 54/180 = 2160 - 54/180 = 2106/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/10
- In mixed form: 117/10
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