Subtract 2/45 from 4/48
4/48 - 2/45 is 7/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
4/48 = 4 × 15/48 × 15 = 60/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/720 - 32/720 = 60 - 32/720 = 28/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/180
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