Subtract 5/48 from 20/2
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 5/48
20/2 - 5/48 is 475/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
20/2 = 20 × 24/2 × 24 = 480/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
5/48 = 5 × 1/48 × 1 = 5/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/48 - 5/48 = 480 - 5/48 = 475/48 - In mixed form: 943/48
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