Subtract 75/5 from 8/48
1st number: 8/48, 2nd number: 15 0/5
8/48 - 75/5 is -89/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 5 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 5 × 48 = 240,
75/5 = 75 × 48/5 × 48 = 3600/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/240 - 3600/240 = 40 - 3600/240 = -3560/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/6
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