Subtract 12/48 from 49/20
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 12/48
49/20 - 12/48 is 11/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
49/20 = 49 × 12/20 × 12 = 588/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/240 - 60/240 = 588 - 60/240 = 528/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
- In mixed form: 21/5
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