Subtract 72/48 from 2/10
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 1 24/48
2/10 - 72/48 is -13/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
2/10 = 2 × 24/10 × 24 = 48/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/240 - 360/240 = 48 - 360/240 = -312/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/10
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