Subtract 24/20 from 6/48
1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 1 4/20
6/48 - 24/20 is -43/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
24/20 = 24 × 12/20 × 12 = 288/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/240 - 288/240 = 30 - 288/240 = -258/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/40
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