Subtract 5/48 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 5/48
40/10 - 5/48 is 187/48.
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,
40/10 = 40 × 24/10 × 24 = 960/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/240 - 25/240 = 960 - 25/240 = 935/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/48
- In mixed form: 343/48
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