Subtract 2/48 from 15/20
15/20 - 2/48 is 17/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
15/20 = 15 × 12/20 × 12 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/240 - 10/240 = 180 - 10/240 = 170/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/24
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