Subtract 40/48 from 90/8
1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 40/48
90/8 - 40/48 is 125/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
90/8 = 90 × 6/8 × 6 = 540/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
40/48 = 40 × 1/48 × 1 = 40/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/48 - 40/48 = 540 - 40/48 = 500/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/12
- In mixed form: 105/12
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