Subtract 45/80 from 10/48, Solve 10/48

Subtract 45/80 from 10/48

10/48 - 45/80 is -17/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 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 80 × 3 = 240,
45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/240 - 135/240 = 50 - 135/240 = -85/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/48

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