Subtract 30/45 from 5/48, Solve 5/48

Subtract 30/45 from 5/48

5/48 - 30/45 is -9/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
5/48 = 5 × 15/48 × 15 = 75/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
30/45 = 30 × 16/45 × 16 = 480/720
Subtract the two like fractions:
75/720 - 480/720 = 75 - 480/720 = -405/720
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/16

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