Subtract 36/90 from 70/48
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 36/90
70/48 - 36/90 is 127/120.
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,
70/48 = 70 × 15/48 × 15 = 1050/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
36/90 = 36 × 8/90 × 8 = 288/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/720 - 288/720 = 1050 - 288/720 = 762/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/120
- In mixed form: 17/120
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