Subtract 10/15 from 1/48
1/48 - 10/15 is -31/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
10/15 = 10 × 16/15 × 16 = 160/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/240 - 160/240 = 5 - 160/240 = -155/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/48
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