Subtract 15/48 from 48/15
1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 15/48
48/15 - 15/48 is 231/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
48/15 = 48 × 16/15 × 16 = 768/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/240 - 75/240 = 768 - 75/240 = 693/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 231/80
- In mixed form: 271/80
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