Subtract 18/48 from 16/15
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 18/48
16/15 - 18/48 is 83/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
16/15 = 16 × 16/15 × 16 = 256/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/240 - 90/240 = 256 - 90/240 = 166/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/120
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