Subtract 60/48 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 1 12/48
20/5 - 60/48 is 11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
20/5 = 20 × 48/5 × 48 = 960/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
60/48 = 60 × 5/48 × 5 = 300/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/240 - 300/240 = 960 - 300/240 = 660/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
- In mixed form: 23/4
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