Subtract 2/48 from 40/27
1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 2/48
40/27 - 2/48 is 311/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
40/27 = 40 × 16/27 × 16 = 640/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
2/48 = 2 × 9/48 × 9 = 18/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/432 - 18/432 = 640 - 18/432 = 622/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/216
- In mixed form: 195/216
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