Subtract 42/30 from 2/48, Solve 2/48

Subtract 42/30 from 2/48

1^st number: 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

2/48 - 42/30 is -163/120.

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,
42/30 = 42 × 8/30 × 8 = 336/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/240 - 336/240 = 10 - 336/240 = -326/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/120

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