Subtract 7/48 from 5/10
5/10 - 7/48 is 17/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5/10 = 5 × 24/10 × 24 = 120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/240 - 35/240 = 120 - 35/240 = 85/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/48
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