Subtract 15/80 from 7/48
7/48 - 15/80 is -1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/240 - 45/240 = 35 - 45/240 = -10/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24
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