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Subtract 72/48 from 1/30

1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 1 24/48

1/30 - 72/48 is -22/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    1/30 = 1 × 8/30 × 8 = 8/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/240 - 360/240 = 8 - 360/240 = -352/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/15

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