Subtract 8/48 from 3/30
3/30 - 8/48 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
3/30 = 3 × 8/30 × 8 = 24/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
8/48 = 8 × 5/48 × 5 = 40/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/240 - 40/240 = 24 - 40/240 = -16/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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