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Subtract 18/48 from 56/20

1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 18/48

56/20 - 18/48 is 97/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    56/20 = 56 × 12/20 × 12 = 672/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/240 - 90/240 = 672 - 90/240 = 582/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/40
  6. In mixed form: 217/40

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