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Subtract 6/5 from 3/48

1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 1 1/5

3/48 - 6/5 is -91/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 5 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 5 × 48 = 240,
    6/5 = 6 × 48/5 × 48 = 288/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/240 - 288/240 = 15 - 288/240 = -273/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/80

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