Subtract 4/5 from 27/48
2748 - 45 is -1980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 5 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2748 = 27 × 548 × 5 = 135240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
45 = 4 × 485 × 48 = 192240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135240 - 192240 = 135 - 192240 = -57240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1980
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