Subtract 24/15 from 3/48
1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 1 9/15
3/48 - 24/15 is -123/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 15 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 15 × 16 = 240,
24/15 = 24 × 16/15 × 16 = 384/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/240 - 384/240 = 15 - 384/240 = -369/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/80
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