Subtract 84/48 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 1 36/48
50/5 - 84/48 is 33/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
50/5 = 50 × 48/5 × 48 = 2400/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
84/48 = 84 × 5/48 × 5 = 420/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/240 - 420/240 = 2400 - 420/240 = 1980/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/4
- In mixed form: 81/4
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