Subtract 48/35 from 90/4
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 1 13/35
90/4 - 48/35 is 1479/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
90/4 = 90 × 35/4 × 35 = 3150/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
48/35 = 48 × 4/35 × 4 = 192/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/140 - 192/140 = 3150 - 192/140 = 2958/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1479/70
- In mixed form: 219/70
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