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Subtract 48/30 from 9/90

1st number: 9/90, 2nd number: 1 18/30

9/90 - 48/30 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    9/90 = 9 × 1/90 × 1 = 9/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    48/30 = 48 × 3/30 × 3 = 144/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/90 - 144/90 = 9 - 144/90 = -135/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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