Subtract 45/35 from 90/48
1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 1 10/35
90/48 - 45/35 is 33/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
90/48 = 90 × 35/48 × 35 = 3150/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
45/35 = 45 × 48/35 × 48 = 2160/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/1680 - 2160/1680 = 3150 - 2160/1680 = 990/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/56
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