Subtract 10/6 from 5/48
1st number: 5/48, 2nd number: 1 4/6
5/48 - 10/6 is -25/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
5/48 = 5 × 1/48 × 1 = 5/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
10/6 = 10 × 8/6 × 8 = 80/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/48 - 80/48 = 5 - 80/48 = -75/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/16
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