Subtract 45/80 from 30/48
30/48 - 45/80 is 1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/240 - 135/240 = 150 - 135/240 = 15/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16
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