Subtract 2/75 from 48/20
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 2/75
48/20 - 2/75 is 178/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
48/20 = 48 × 15/20 × 15 = 720/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/300 - 8/300 = 720 - 8/300 = 712/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 178/75
- In mixed form: 228/75
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