Subtract 49/3 from 90/8
1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 16 1/3
90/8 - 49/3 is -61/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
90/8 = 90 × 3/8 × 3 = 270/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
49/3 = 49 × 8/3 × 8 = 392/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/24 - 392/24 = 270 - 392/24 = -122/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/12
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