Subtract 10/48 from 2/15
2/15 - 10/48 is -3/40.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/240 - 50/240 = 32 - 50/240 = -18/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/40
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