Subtract 15/45 from 10/48
10/48 - 15/45 is -1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
10/48 = 10 × 15/48 × 15 = 150/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
15/45 = 15 × 16/45 × 16 = 240/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/720 - 240/720 = 150 - 240/720 = -90/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8
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