Subtract 28/30 from 8/48
8/48 - 28/30 is -23/30.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 5/48 × 5 = 40/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
28/30 = 28 × 8/30 × 8 = 224/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/240 - 224/240 = 40 - 224/240 = -184/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/30
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