Subtract 10/24 from 40/48
40/48 - 10/24 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
40/48 = 40 × 1/48 × 1 = 40/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
10/24 = 10 × 2/24 × 2 = 20/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/48 - 20/48 = 40 - 20/48 = 20/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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