Subtract 84/80 from 48/90
1st number: 48/90, 2nd number: 1 4/80
48/90 - 84/80 is -31/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
48/90 = 48 × 8/90 × 8 = 384/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
84/80 = 84 × 9/80 × 9 = 756/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/720 - 756/720 = 384 - 756/720 = -372/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/60
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