Subtract 48/10 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 4 8/10
7/3 - 48/10 is -37/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
7/3 = 7 × 10/3 × 10 = 70/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
48/10 = 48 × 3/10 × 3 = 144/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/30 - 144/30 = 70 - 144/30 = -74/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/15
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