Subtract 18/48 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 18/48
36/10 - 18/48 is 129/40.
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,
36/10 = 36 × 24/10 × 24 = 864/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/240 - 90/240 = 864 - 90/240 = 774/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 129/40
- In mixed form: 39/40
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