Subtract 90/96 from 60/45
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 90/96
60/45 - 90/96 is 19/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
60/45 = 60 × 32/45 × 32 = 1920/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
90/96 = 90 × 15/96 × 15 = 1350/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/1440 - 1350/1440 = 1920 - 1350/1440 = 570/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/48
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