Subtract 4/48 from 40/20
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 4/48
40/20 - 4/48 is 23/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
40/20 = 40 × 12/20 × 12 = 480/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/240 - 20/240 = 480 - 20/240 = 460/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/12
- In mixed form: 111/12
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