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Subtract 24/5 from 15/48

1st number: 15/48, 2nd number: 4 4/5

15/48 - 24/5 is -359/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 5 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    24/5 = 24 × 48/5 × 48 = 1152/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/240 - 1152/240 = 75 - 1152/240 = -1077/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -359/80

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