Subtract 30/12 from 10/48
1st number: 10/48, 2nd number: 2 6/12
10/48 - 30/12 is -55/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
10/48 = 10 × 1/48 × 1 = 10/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
30/12 = 30 × 4/12 × 4 = 120/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/48 - 120/48 = 10 - 120/48 = -110/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/24
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