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Subtract 36/48 from 2/30

2/30 - 36/48 is -41/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/240 - 180/240 = 16 - 180/240 = -164/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/60

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