Subtract 9/48 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 9/48
20/5 - 9/48 is 61/16.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/240 - 45/240 = 960 - 45/240 = 915/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/16
- In mixed form: 313/16
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