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Subtract 12/48 from 1/15

1/15 - 12/48 is -11/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    1/15 = 1 × 16/15 × 16 = 16/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/240 - 60/240 = 16 - 60/240 = -44/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/60

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