Subtract 10/12 from 8/48
8/48 - 10/12 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
8/48 = 8 × 1/48 × 1 = 8/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
10/12 = 10 × 4/12 × 4 = 40/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/48 - 40/48 = 8 - 40/48 = -32/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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