Subtract 40/72 from 90/48
1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 40/72
90/48 - 40/72 is 95/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
90/48 = 90 × 3/48 × 3 = 270/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
40/72 = 40 × 2/72 × 2 = 80/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/144 - 80/144 = 270 - 80/144 = 190/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/72
- In mixed form: 123/72
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