Subtract 10/48 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 10/48
10/8 - 10/48 is 25/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
10/8 = 10 × 6/8 × 6 = 60/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
10/48 = 10 × 1/48 × 1 = 10/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/48 - 10/48 = 60 - 10/48 = 50/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/24
- In mixed form: 11/24
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