Subtract 27/5 from 2/48
1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 5 2/5
2/48 - 27/5 is -643/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 5 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
27/5 = 27 × 48/5 × 48 = 1296/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/240 - 1296/240 = 10 - 1296/240 = -1286/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -643/120
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