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Subtract 10/48 from 2/20

2/20 - 10/48 is -13/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    2/20 = 2 × 12/20 × 12 = 24/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/240 - 50/240 = 24 - 50/240 = -26/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/120

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