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Subtract 18/24 from 48/5

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 18/24

48/5 - 18/24 is 177/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    48/5 = 48 × 24/5 × 24 = 1152/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1152/120 - 90/120 = 1152 - 90/120 = 1062/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 177/20
  6. In mixed form: 817/20

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