Subtract 32/48 from 3/10
3/10 - 32/48 is -11/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
3/10 = 3 × 24/10 × 24 = 72/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
32/48 = 32 × 5/48 × 5 = 160/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/240 - 160/240 = 72 - 160/240 = -88/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/30
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