Subtract 48/24 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 2 0/24
45/30 - 48/24 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
45/30 = 45 × 4/30 × 4 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
48/24 = 48 × 5/24 × 5 = 240/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/120 - 240/120 = 180 - 240/120 = -60/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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