Subtract 48/10 from 6/90
1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 4 8/10
6/90 - 48/10 is -71/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
48/10 = 48 × 9/10 × 9 = 432/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/90 - 432/90 = 6 - 432/90 = -426/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/15
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