Subtract 12/5 from 9/48
1st number: 9/48, 2nd number: 2 2/5
9/48 - 12/5 is -177/80.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
12/5 = 12 × 48/5 × 48 = 576/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/240 - 576/240 = 45 - 576/240 = -531/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -177/80
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