Subtract 90/96 from 90/75
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 90/96
90/75 - 90/96 is 21/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
90/75 = 90 × 32/75 × 32 = 2880/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
90/96 = 90 × 25/96 × 25 = 2250/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/2400 - 2250/2400 = 2880 - 2250/2400 = 630/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/80
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