Subtract 10/48 from 2/45
2/45 - 10/48 is -59/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
10/48 = 10 × 15/48 × 15 = 150/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/720 - 150/720 = 32 - 150/720 = -118/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/360
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