Subtract 10/54 from 5/48
5/48 - 10/54 is -35/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
5/48 = 5 × 9/48 × 9 = 45/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
10/54 = 10 × 8/54 × 8 = 80/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/432 - 80/432 = 45 - 80/432 = -35/432
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