Subtract 10/40 from 3/48
3/48 - 10/40 is -3/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
10/40 = 10 × 6/40 × 6 = 60/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/240 - 60/240 = 15 - 60/240 = -45/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/16
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