Subtract 4/15 from 12/48
12/48 - 4/15 is -1/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 15 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 15 × 16 = 240,
4/15 = 4 × 16/15 × 16 = 64/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/240 - 64/240 = 60 - 64/240 = -4/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/60
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