Subtract 30/48 from 30/15
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 30/48
30/15 - 30/48 is 11/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
30/15 = 30 × 16/15 × 16 = 480/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/240 - 150/240 = 480 - 150/240 = 330/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
- In mixed form: 13/8
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