Subtract 10/48 from 48/18
1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 10/48
48/18 - 10/48 is 59/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
48/18 = 48 × 8/18 × 8 = 384/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
10/48 = 10 × 3/48 × 3 = 30/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/144 - 30/144 = 384 - 30/144 = 354/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/24
- In mixed form: 211/24
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