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Subtract 90/18 from 48/5

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 5 0/18

48/5 - 90/18 is 23/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    48/5 = 48 × 18/5 × 18 = 864/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    90/18 = 90 × 5/18 × 5 = 450/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    864/90 - 450/90 = 864 - 450/90 = 414/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/5
  6. In mixed form: 43/5

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