Subtract 20/30 from 48/90
48/90 - 20/30 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/90 - 60/90 = 48 - 60/90 = -12/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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