Subtract 3/48 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 3/48
45/30 - 3/48 is 23/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
45/30 = 45 × 8/30 × 8 = 360/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/240 - 15/240 = 360 - 15/240 = 345/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/16
- In mixed form: 17/16
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