Subtract 10/48 from 45/4
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 10/48
45/4 - 10/48 is 265/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
45/4 = 45 × 12/4 × 12 = 540/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
10/48 = 10 × 1/48 × 1 = 10/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/48 - 10/48 = 540 - 10/48 = 530/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 265/24
- In mixed form: 111/24
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