Subtract 48/30 from 3/24
1st number: 3/24, 2nd number: 1 18/30
3/24 - 48/30 is -59/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
48/30 = 48 × 4/30 × 4 = 192/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/120 - 192/120 = 15 - 192/120 = -177/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/40
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