Subtract 27/10 from 14/48
1st number: 14/48, 2nd number: 2 7/10
14/48 - 27/10 is -289/120.
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,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
27/10 = 27 × 24/10 × 24 = 648/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/240 - 648/240 = 70 - 648/240 = -578/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -289/120
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