Subtract 20/48 from 49/27
1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 20/48
49/27 - 20/48 is 151/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
49/27 = 49 × 16/27 × 16 = 784/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
20/48 = 20 × 9/48 × 9 = 180/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/432 - 180/432 = 784 - 180/432 = 604/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/108
- In mixed form: 143/108
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