Subtract 48/9 from 30/8
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 5 3/9
30/8 - 48/9 is -19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
30/8 = 30 × 9/8 × 9 = 270/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
48/9 = 48 × 8/9 × 8 = 384/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/72 - 384/72 = 270 - 384/72 = -114/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/12
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