Subtract 9/35 from 90/48, Solve 1 42/48

Subtract 9/35 from 90/48

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 9/35

90/48 - 9/35 is 453/280.

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,
9/35 = 9 × 48/35 × 48 = 432/1680
Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/1680 - 432/1680 = 3150 - 432/1680 = 2718/1680
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 453/280
In mixed form: 1173/280

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