Subtract 48/10 from 75/90
1st number: 75/90, 2nd number: 4 8/10
75/90 - 48/10 is -119/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
48/10 = 48 × 9/10 × 9 = 432/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/90 - 432/90 = 75 - 432/90 = -357/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/30
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