Subtract 15/30 from 5/48
5/48 - 15/30 is -19/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
15/30 = 15 × 8/30 × 8 = 120/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/240 - 120/240 = 25 - 120/240 = -95/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/48
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