Subtract 2/48 from 7/10
7/10 - 2/48 is 79/120.
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,
7/10 = 7 × 24/10 × 24 = 168/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/240 - 10/240 = 168 - 10/240 = 158/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/120
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