Subtract 2/40 from 12/48
12/48 - 2/40 is 1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
2/40 = 2 × 6/40 × 6 = 12/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/240 - 12/240 = 60 - 12/240 = 48/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5
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