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Subtract 9/48 from 12/5

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 9/48

12/5 - 9/48 is 177/80.

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,
    12/5 = 12 × 48/5 × 48 = 576/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    576/240 - 45/240 = 576 - 45/240 = 531/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 177/80
  6. In mixed form: 217/80

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