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Subtract 2/48 from 32/5

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 2/48

32/5 - 2/48 is 763/120.

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,
    32/5 = 32 × 48/5 × 48 = 1536/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1536/240 - 10/240 = 1536 - 10/240 = 1526/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 763/120
  6. In mixed form: 643/120

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