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Subtract 5/48 from 21/5

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

21/5 - 5/48 is 983/240.

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,
    21/5 = 21 × 48/5 × 48 = 1008/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/240 - 25/240 = 1008 - 25/240 = 983/240
  5. In mixed form: 423/240

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