Subtract 21/48 from 90/54
1st number: 1 36/54, 2nd number: 21/48
90/54 - 21/48 is 59/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
90/54 = 90 × 8/54 × 8 = 720/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
21/48 = 21 × 9/48 × 9 = 189/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/432 - 189/432 = 720 - 189/432 = 531/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/48
- In mixed form: 111/48
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