Subtract 10/48 from 40/54
40/54 - 10/48 is 115/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
40/54 = 40 × 8/54 × 8 = 320/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
10/48 = 10 × 9/48 × 9 = 90/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/432 - 90/432 = 320 - 90/432 = 230/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/216
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