Subtract 2/3 from 48/2
1st number: 24 0/2, 2nd number: 2/3
48/2 - 2/3 is 70/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
48/2 = 48 × 3/2 × 3 = 144/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
2/3 = 2 × 2/3 × 2 = 4/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/6 - 4/6 = 144 - 4/6 = 140/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/3
- In mixed form: 231/3
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