Subtract 14/48 from 40/4, Solve 10 0/4

Subtract 14/48 from 40/4

1^st number: 10 0/4, 2^nd number: 14/48

40/4 - 14/48 is 233/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
40/4 = 40 × 12/4 × 12 = 480/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48
Subtract the two like fractions:
480/48 - 14/48 = 480 - 14/48 = 466/48
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/24
In mixed form: 917/24

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