Subtract 48/90 from 84/20
1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 48/90
84/20 - 48/90 is 11/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
84/20 = 84 × 9/20 × 9 = 756/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
48/90 = 48 × 2/90 × 2 = 96/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/180 - 96/180 = 756 - 96/180 = 660/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/3
- In mixed form: 32/3
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