Subtract 6/30 from 6/48
6/48 - 6/30 is -3/40.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
6/30 = 6 × 8/30 × 8 = 48/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/240 - 48/240 = 30 - 48/240 = -18/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/40
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