Subtract 48/10 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 4 8/10
24/9 - 48/10 is -32/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
24/9 = 24 × 10/9 × 10 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
48/10 = 48 × 9/10 × 9 = 432/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/90 - 432/90 = 240 - 432/90 = -192/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/15
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