Subtract 5/6 from 20/48
20/48 - 5/6 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
20/48 = 20 × 1/48 × 1 = 20/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
5/6 = 5 × 8/6 × 8 = 40/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/48 - 40/48 = 20 - 40/48 = -20/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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