Subtract 28/48 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 28/48
10/5 - 28/48 is 17/12.
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,
10/5 = 10 × 48/5 × 48 = 480/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/240 - 140/240 = 480 - 140/240 = 340/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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