Subtract 24/28 from 48/10, Solve 4 8/10

Subtract 24/28 from 48/10

1^st number: 4 8/10, 2^nd number: 24/28

48/10 - 24/28 is 138/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
48/10 = 48 × 14/10 × 14 = 672/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140
Subtract the two like fractions:
672/140 - 120/140 = 672 - 120/140 = 552/140
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 138/35
In mixed form: 333/35

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