Subtract 7/48 from 30/5, Solve 6 0/5

Subtract 7/48 from 30/5

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 7/48

30/5 - 7/48 is 281/48.

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,
30/5 = 30 × 48/5 × 48 = 1440/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/240 - 35/240 = 1440 - 35/240 = 1405/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/48
In mixed form: 541/48

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