Subtract 48/20 from 81/90
1st number: 81/90, 2nd number: 2 8/20
81/90 - 48/20 is -3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
81/90 = 81 × 2/90 × 2 = 162/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/180 - 432/180 = 162 - 432/180 = -270/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2
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