Subtract 72/20 from 2/48
1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 3 12/20
2/48 - 72/20 is -427/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 20 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 20 × 12 = 240,
72/20 = 72 × 12/20 × 12 = 864/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/240 - 864/240 = 10 - 864/240 = -854/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -427/120
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