Subtract 48/9 from 1/30
1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 5 3/9
1/30 - 48/9 is -53/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
48/9 = 48 × 10/9 × 10 = 480/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/90 - 480/90 = 3 - 480/90 = -477/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/10
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