Subtract 6/48 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 6/48
16/10 - 6/48 is 59/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
16/10 = 16 × 24/10 × 24 = 384/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/240 - 30/240 = 384 - 30/240 = 354/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/40
- In mixed form: 119/40
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