Subtract 28/48 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 28/48
40/2 - 28/48 is 233/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
40/2 = 40 × 24/2 × 24 = 960/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
28/48 = 28 × 1/48 × 1 = 28/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/48 - 28/48 = 960 - 28/48 = 932/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/12
- In mixed form: 195/12
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