Subtract 45/20 from 3/48
1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 2 5/20
3/48 - 45/20 is -35/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 20 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 20 × 12 = 240,
45/20 = 45 × 12/20 × 12 = 540/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/240 - 540/240 = 15 - 540/240 = -525/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/16
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