Subtract 56/10 from 2/48, Solve 2/48

Subtract 56/10 from 2/48

1^st number: 2/48, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

2/48 - 56/10 is -667/120.

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,
56/10 = 56 × 24/10 × 24 = 1344/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/240 - 1344/240 = 10 - 1344/240 = -1334/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -667/120

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