Subtract 60/90 from 48/75
48/75 - 60/90 is -2/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
48/75 = 48 × 6/75 × 6 = 288/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
60/90 = 60 × 5/90 × 5 = 300/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/450 - 300/450 = 288 - 300/450 = -12/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/75
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