Subtract 90/48 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 1 42/48
63/10 - 90/48 is 177/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
63/10 = 63 × 24/10 × 24 = 1512/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
90/48 = 90 × 5/48 × 5 = 450/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/240 - 450/240 = 1512 - 450/240 = 1062/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 177/40
- In mixed form: 417/40
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