Subtract 40/48 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 40/48
25/10 - 40/48 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
25/10 = 25 × 24/10 × 24 = 600/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/240 - 200/240 = 600 - 200/240 = 400/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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