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Subtract 20/30 from 2/48

2/48 - 20/30 is -5/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    20/30 = 20 × 8/30 × 8 = 160/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/240 - 160/240 = 10 - 160/240 = -150/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8

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