Subtract 90/45 from 48/5
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 2 0/45
48/5 - 90/45 is 38/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
48/5 = 48 × 9/5 × 9 = 432/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
90/45 = 90 × 1/45 × 1 = 90/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/45 - 90/45 = 432 - 90/45 = 342/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/5
- In mixed form: 73/5
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