Subtract 48/5 from 8/24
1st number: 8/24, 2nd number: 9 3/5
8/24 - 48/5 is -139/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
48/5 = 48 × 24/5 × 24 = 1152/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/120 - 1152/120 = 40 - 1152/120 = -1112/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/15
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