Subtract 42/48 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 42/48
20/4 - 42/48 is 33/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
20/4 = 20 × 12/4 × 12 = 240/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/48 - 42/48 = 240 - 42/48 = 198/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/8
- In mixed form: 41/8
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