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Subtract 24/8 from 48/10

1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 3 0/8

48/10 - 24/8 is 9/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    48/10 = 48 × 4/10 × 4 = 192/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    24/8 = 24 × 5/8 × 5 = 120/40
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    192/40 - 120/40 = 192 - 120/40 = 72/40
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  6. In mixed form: 14/5

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