Subtract 27/48 from 12/10
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 27/48
12/10 - 27/48 is 51/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
12/10 = 12 × 24/10 × 24 = 288/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/240 - 135/240 = 288 - 135/240 = 153/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/80
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