Subtract 10/48 from 42/5, Solve 8 2/5

Subtract 10/48 from 42/5

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 10/48

42/5 - 10/48 is 983/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
42/5 = 42 × 48/5 × 48 = 2016/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/240 - 50/240 = 2016 - 50/240 = 1966/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 983/120
In mixed form: 823/120

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