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Subtract 48/36 from 3/10

1st number: 3/10, 2nd number: 1 12/36

3/10 - 48/36 is -31/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    3/10 = 3 × 18/10 × 18 = 54/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/180 - 240/180 = 54 - 240/180 = -186/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/30

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