Subtract 1/48 from 5/24
5/24 - 1/48 is 3/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
5/24 = 5 × 2/24 × 2 = 10/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/48 - 1/48 = 10 - 1/48 = 9/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/16
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