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Subtract 18/48 from 20/5

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 18/48

20/5 - 18/48 is 29/8.

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,
    20/5 = 20 × 48/5 × 48 = 960/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    960/240 - 90/240 = 960 - 90/240 = 870/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/8
  6. In mixed form: 35/8

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