Subtract 32/48 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 32/48
40/4 - 32/48 is 28/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
32/48 = 32 × 1/48 × 1 = 32/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/48 - 32/48 = 480 - 32/48 = 448/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/3
- In mixed form: 91/3
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