Subtract 4/48 from 49/10, Solve 4 9/10

Subtract 4/48 from 49/10

1^st number: 4 9/10, 2^nd number: 4/48

49/10 - 4/48 is 289/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
49/10 = 49 × 24/10 × 24 = 1176/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/240 - 20/240 = 1176 - 20/240 = 1156/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 289/60
In mixed form: 449/60

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