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Subtract 20/48 from 42/5

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 20/48

42/5 - 20/48 is 479/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    42/5 = 42 × 48/5 × 48 = 2016/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2016/240 - 100/240 = 2016 - 100/240 = 1916/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 479/60
  6. In mixed form: 759/60

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