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Subtract 48/18 from 15/24

1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 2 12/18

15/24 - 48/18 is -49/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    48/18 = 48 × 4/18 × 4 = 192/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/72 - 192/72 = 45 - 192/72 = -147/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/24

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