Subtract 48/90 from 60/4
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 48/90
60/4 - 48/90 is 217/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
60/4 = 60 × 45/4 × 45 = 2700/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
48/90 = 48 × 2/90 × 2 = 96/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/180 - 96/180 = 2700 - 96/180 = 2604/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/15
- In mixed form: 147/15
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