Subtract 1/90 from 96/2
1st number: 48 0/2, 2nd number: 1/90
96/2 - 1/90 is 4319/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
96/2 = 96 × 45/2 × 45 = 4320/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/90 - 1/90 = 4320 - 1/90 = 4319/90 - In mixed form: 4789/90
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