Subtract 7/48 from 2/20
2/20 - 7/48 is -11/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
2/20 = 2 × 12/20 × 12 = 24/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/240 - 35/240 = 24 - 35/240 = -11/240
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