Subtract 63/5 from 1/48
1st number: 1/48, 2nd number: 12 3/5
1/48 - 63/5 is -3019/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 5 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 5 × 48 = 240,
63/5 = 63 × 48/5 × 48 = 3024/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/240 - 3024/240 = 5 - 3024/240 = -3019/240
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