Subtract 15/30 from 10/48
10/48 - 15/30 is -7/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
15/30 = 15 × 8/30 × 8 = 120/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/240 - 120/240 = 50 - 120/240 = -70/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/24
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