Subtract 3/10 from 12/48
12/48 - 3/10 is -1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 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 10 × 24 = 240,
3/10 = 3 × 24/10 × 24 = 72/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/240 - 72/240 = 60 - 72/240 = -12/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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