Subtract 4/5 from 48/18
1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 4/5
48/18 - 4/5 is 28/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
48/18 = 48 × 5/18 × 5 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
4/5 = 4 × 18/5 × 18 = 72/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/90 - 72/90 = 240 - 72/90 = 168/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/15
- In mixed form: 113/15
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