Subtract 9/48 from 4/5
45 - 948 is 4980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
45 = 4 × 485 × 48 = 192240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
948 = 9 × 548 × 5 = 45240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192240 - 45240 = 192 - 45240 = 147240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4980
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