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Subtract 10/18 from 48/20

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 10/18

48/20 - 10/18 is 83/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    10/18 = 10 × 10/18 × 10 = 100/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    432/180 - 100/180 = 432 - 100/180 = 332/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/45
  6. In mixed form: 138/45

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