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Subtract 4/45 from 2/48

2/48 - 4/45 is -17/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    2/48 = 2 × 15/48 × 15 = 30/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    4/45 = 4 × 16/45 × 16 = 64/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/720 - 64/720 = 30 - 64/720 = -34/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/360

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