Subtract 1/40 from 2/48
2/48 - 1/40 is 1/60.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
1/40 = 1 × 6/40 × 6 = 6/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/240 - 6/240 = 10 - 6/240 = 4/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/60
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