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Subtract 24/10 from 3/48

1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 2 4/10

3/48 - 24/10 is -187/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 10 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    24/10 = 24 × 24/10 × 24 = 576/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/240 - 576/240 = 15 - 576/240 = -561/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/80

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