Subtract 10/48 from 10/5, Solve 2 0/5

Subtract 10/48 from 10/5

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 10/48

10/5 - 10/48 is 43/24.

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,
10/5 = 10 × 48/5 × 48 = 480/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
480/240 - 50/240 = 480 - 50/240 = 430/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/24
In mixed form: 119/24

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