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Subtract 7/90 from 6/48

6/48 - 7/90 is 17/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    6/48 = 6 × 15/48 × 15 = 90/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    7/90 = 7 × 8/90 × 8 = 56/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/720 - 56/720 = 90 - 56/720 = 34/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/360

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