Subtract 2/48 from 32/8
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 2/48
32/8 - 2/48 is 95/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
32/8 = 32 × 6/8 × 6 = 192/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
2/48 = 2 × 1/48 × 1 = 2/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/48 - 2/48 = 192 - 2/48 = 190/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/24
- In mixed form: 323/24
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