Subtract 7/90 from 75/48
1st number: 1 27/48, 2nd number: 7/90
75/48 - 7/90 is 1069/720.
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,
75/48 = 75 × 15/48 × 15 = 1125/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
7/90 = 7 × 8/90 × 8 = 56/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/720 - 56/720 = 1125 - 56/720 = 1069/720 - In mixed form: 1349/720
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