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Subtract 27/48 from 48/5

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 27/48

48/5 - 27/48 is 723/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    48/5 = 48 × 48/5 × 48 = 2304/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2304/240 - 135/240 = 2304 - 135/240 = 2169/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 723/80
  6. In mixed form: 93/80

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