Subtract 10/5 from 18/48
1st number: 18/48, 2nd number: 2 0/5
18/48 - 10/5 is -13/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
10/5 = 10 × 48/5 × 48 = 480/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/240 - 480/240 = 90 - 480/240 = -390/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/8
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