Subtract 84/48 from 2/15
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 36/48
2/15 - 84/48 is -97/60.
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,
84/48 = 84 × 5/48 × 5 = 420/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/240 - 420/240 = 32 - 420/240 = -388/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/60
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