Subtract 48/90 from 63/15
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 48/90
63/15 - 48/90 is 11/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
63/15 = 63 × 6/15 × 6 = 378/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/90 - 48/90 = 378 - 48/90 = 330/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/3
- In mixed form: 32/3
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