Subtract 12/48 from 90/10
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 12/48
90/10 - 12/48 is 35/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
90/10 = 90 × 24/10 × 24 = 2160/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/240 - 60/240 = 2160 - 60/240 = 2100/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/4
- In mixed form: 83/4
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