Subtract 48/24 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 2 0/24
45/10 - 48/24 is 5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
45/10 = 45 × 12/10 × 12 = 540/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
48/24 = 48 × 5/24 × 5 = 240/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/120 - 240/120 = 540 - 240/120 = 300/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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