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Subtract 48/30 from 15/24

1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 1 18/30

15/24 - 48/30 is -39/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    48/30 = 48 × 4/30 × 4 = 192/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/120 - 192/120 = 75 - 192/120 = -117/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/40

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