Subtract 9/48 from 15/30, Solve 15/30

Subtract 9/48 from 15/30

15/30 - 9/48 is 5/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
15/30 = 15 × 8/30 × 8 = 120/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
120/240 - 45/240 = 120 - 45/240 = 75/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/16

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