Subtract 48/15 from 90/8
1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 3 3/15
90/8 - 48/15 is 161/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
90/8 = 90 × 15/8 × 15 = 1350/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
48/15 = 48 × 8/15 × 8 = 384/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/120 - 384/120 = 1350 - 384/120 = 966/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/20
- In mixed form: 81/20
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