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Subtract 7/48 from 2/5

2/5 - 7/48 is 61/240.

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,
    2/5 = 2 × 48/5 × 48 = 96/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    96/240 - 35/240 = 96 - 35/240 = 61/240

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