Subtract 18/8 from 15/48
1st number: 15/48, 2nd number: 2 2/8
15/48 - 18/8 is -31/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 8 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
18/8 = 18 × 6/8 × 6 = 108/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/48 - 108/48 = 15 - 108/48 = -93/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/16
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