Subtract 48/72 from 3/10
3/10 - 48/72 is -11/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
3/10 = 3 × 36/10 × 36 = 108/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/360 - 240/360 = 108 - 240/360 = -132/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/30
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