Subtract 2/48 from 5/8
5/8 - 2/48 is 7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
5/8 = 5 × 6/8 × 6 = 30/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
2/48 = 2 × 1/48 × 1 = 2/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/48 - 2/48 = 30 - 2/48 = 28/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12
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