Subtract 60/18 from 5/48
1st number: 5/48, 2nd number: 3 6/18
5/48 - 60/18 is -155/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
5/48 = 5 × 3/48 × 3 = 15/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
60/18 = 60 × 8/18 × 8 = 480/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/144 - 480/144 = 15 - 480/144 = -465/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/48
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