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Subtract 6/48 from 10/5

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 6/48

10/5 - 6/48 is 15/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    10/5 = 10 × 48/5 × 48 = 480/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/240 - 30/240 = 480 - 30/240 = 450/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  6. In mixed form: 17/8

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