Subtract 40/60 from 48/18
1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 40/60
48/18 - 40/60 is 2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
48/18 = 48 × 10/18 × 10 = 480/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/180 - 120/180 = 480 - 120/180 = 360/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
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