Subtract 15/48 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 15/48
7/5 - 15/48 is 87/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
7/5 = 7 × 48/5 × 48 = 336/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/240 - 75/240 = 336 - 75/240 = 261/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/80
- In mixed form: 17/80
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