Subtract 42/96 from 90/48
1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 42/96
90/48 - 42/96 is 23/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
90/48 = 90 × 2/48 × 2 = 180/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/96 - 42/96 = 180 - 42/96 = 138/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/16
- In mixed form: 17/16
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