Subtract 9/10 from 4/48
4/48 - 9/10 is -49/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
9/10 = 9 × 24/10 × 24 = 216/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/240 - 216/240 = 20 - 216/240 = -196/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/60
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