Subtract 18/10 from 2/48, Solve 2/48

Subtract 18/10 from 2/48

1^st number: 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 8/10

2/48 - 18/10 is -211/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
18/10 = 18 × 24/10 × 24 = 432/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/240 - 432/240 = 10 - 432/240 = -422/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -211/120

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad