Subtract 20/30 from 4/48
4/48 - 20/30 is -7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
20/30 = 20 × 8/30 × 8 = 160/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/240 - 160/240 = 20 - 160/240 = -140/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12
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