Subtract 27/30 from 9/48
9/48 - 27/30 is -57/80.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
27/30 = 27 × 8/30 × 8 = 216/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/240 - 216/240 = 45 - 216/240 = -171/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/80
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