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Subtract 6/48 from 1/20

1/20 - 6/48 is -3/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    1/20 = 1 × 12/20 × 12 = 12/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/240 - 30/240 = 12 - 30/240 = -18/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/40

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