Subtract 21/90 from 50/48
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 21/90
50/48 - 21/90 is 97/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
50/48 = 50 × 15/48 × 15 = 750/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
21/90 = 21 × 8/90 × 8 = 168/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/720 - 168/720 = 750 - 168/720 = 582/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/120
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