Subtract 20/40 from 48/12
1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 20/40
48/12 - 20/40 is 7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
48/12 = 48 × 10/12 × 10 = 480/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/120 - 60/120 = 480 - 60/120 = 420/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
- In mixed form: 31/2
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