Subtract 5/48 from 2/30
2/30 - 5/48 is -3/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/240 - 25/240 = 16 - 25/240 = -9/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/80
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