Subtract 72/5 from 30/48
1st number: 30/48, 2nd number: 14 2/5
30/48 - 72/5 is -551/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
72/5 = 72 × 48/5 × 48 = 3456/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/240 - 3456/240 = 150 - 3456/240 = -3306/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -551/40
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