Subtract 5/48 from 40/27
1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 5/48
40/27 - 5/48 is 595/432.
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,
5/48 = 5 × 9/48 × 9 = 45/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/432 - 45/432 = 640 - 45/432 = 595/432 - In mixed form: 1163/432
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