Subtract 6/90 from 48/7
1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 6/90
48/7 - 6/90 is 713/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
48/7 = 48 × 90/7 × 90 = 4320/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/630 - 42/630 = 4320 - 42/630 = 4278/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 713/105
- In mixed form: 683/105
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