Subtract 7/48 from 90/2
1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 7/48
90/2 - 7/48 is 2153/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
90/2 = 90 × 24/2 × 24 = 2160/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
7/48 = 7 × 1/48 × 1 = 7/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/48 - 7/48 = 2160 - 7/48 = 2153/48 - In mixed form: 4441/48
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