Subtract 35/30 from 2/48
1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 1 5/30
2/48 - 35/30 is -9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
35/30 = 35 × 8/30 × 8 = 280/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/240 - 280/240 = 10 - 280/240 = -270/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/8
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