Subtract 48/84 from 1/15
1/15 - 48/84 is -53/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
1/15 = 1 × 28/15 × 28 = 28/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
48/84 = 48 × 5/84 × 5 = 240/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/420 - 240/420 = 28 - 240/420 = -212/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/105
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