Subtract 30/54 from 10/48
10/48 - 30/54 is -25/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
10/48 = 10 × 9/48 × 9 = 90/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
30/54 = 30 × 8/54 × 8 = 240/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/432 - 240/432 = 90 - 240/432 = -150/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/72
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