Subtract 90/27 from 5/48
1st number: 5/48, 2nd number: 3 9/27
5/48 - 90/27 is -155/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
5/48 = 5 × 9/48 × 9 = 45/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
90/27 = 90 × 16/27 × 16 = 1440/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/432 - 1440/432 = 45 - 1440/432 = -1395/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/48
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