Subtract 27/10 from 6/48
1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 2 7/10
6/48 - 27/10 is -103/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
27/10 = 27 × 24/10 × 24 = 648/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/240 - 648/240 = 30 - 648/240 = -618/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/40
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