Subtract 35/48 from 90/5
1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 35/48
90/5 - 35/48 is 829/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
90/5 = 90 × 48/5 × 48 = 4320/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/240 - 175/240 = 4320 - 175/240 = 4145/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 829/48
- In mixed form: 1713/48
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