Subtract 30/48 from 90/36
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 30/48
90/36 - 30/48 is 15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
90/36 = 90 × 4/36 × 4 = 360/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
30/48 = 30 × 3/48 × 3 = 90/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/144 - 90/144 = 360 - 90/144 = 270/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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