Subtract 14/48 from 90/10, Solve 9 0/10

Subtract 14/48 from 90/10

1^st number: 9 0/10, 2^nd number: 14/48

90/10 - 14/48 is 209/24.

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,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/240 - 70/240 = 2160 - 70/240 = 2090/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/24
In mixed form: 817/24

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