Subtract 7/48 from 1/10
110 - 748 is -11240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
110 = 1 × 2410 × 24 = 24240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
748 = 7 × 548 × 5 = 35240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24240 - 35240 = 24 - 35240 = -11240
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