Subtract 9/90 from 63/48
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 9/90
63/48 - 9/90 is 97/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
63/48 = 63 × 15/48 × 15 = 945/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
9/90 = 9 × 8/90 × 8 = 72/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/720 - 72/720 = 945 - 72/720 = 873/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/80
- In mixed form: 117/80
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