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Subtract 7/20 from 12/48

12/48 - 7/20 is -1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 20 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    7/20 = 7 × 12/20 × 12 = 84/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/240 - 84/240 = 60 - 84/240 = -24/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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