Subtract 10/5 from 12/48
1st number: 12/48, 2nd number: 2 0/5
12/48 - 10/5 is -7/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 5 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
10/5 = 10 × 48/5 × 48 = 480/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/240 - 480/240 = 60 - 480/240 = -420/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/4
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