Subtract 12/15 from 9/48
9/48 - 12/15 is -49/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
12/15 = 12 × 16/15 × 16 = 192/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/240 - 192/240 = 45 - 192/240 = -147/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/80
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