Subtract 20/10 from 15/48
1st number: 15/48, 2nd number: 2 0/10
15/48 - 20/10 is -27/16.
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,
15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
20/10 = 20 × 24/10 × 24 = 480/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/240 - 480/240 = 75 - 480/240 = -405/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/16
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