Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 30/48 from 50/5

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 30/48

50/5 - 30/48 is 75/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    50/5 = 50 × 48/5 × 48 = 2400/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2400/240 - 150/240 = 2400 - 150/240 = 2250/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/8
  6. In mixed form: 93/8

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com