Subtract 10/32 from 2/48
2/48 - 10/32 is -13/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
2/48 = 2 × 2/48 × 2 = 4/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/96 - 30/96 = 4 - 30/96 = -26/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/48
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