Subtract 3/24 from 48/5, Solve 9 3/5

Subtract 3/24 from 48/5

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

48/5 - 3/24 is 379/40.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
48/5 = 48 × 24/5 × 24 = 1152/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/120 - 15/120 = 1152 - 15/120 = 1137/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 379/40
In mixed form: 919/40

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