Subtract 63/48 from 40/30
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 1 15/48
40/30 - 63/48 is 1/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
40/30 = 40 × 8/30 × 8 = 320/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/240 - 315/240 = 320 - 315/240 = 5/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/48
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