Subtract 9/90 from 9/48
9/48 - 9/90 is 7/80.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 15/48 × 15 = 135/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
9/90 = 9 × 8/90 × 8 = 72/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/720 - 72/720 = 135 - 72/720 = 63/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/80
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