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Subtract 5/48 from 6/5

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 5/48

6/5 - 5/48 is 263/240.

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,
    6/5 = 6 × 48/5 × 48 = 288/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    288/240 - 25/240 = 288 - 25/240 = 263/240
  5. In mixed form: 123/240

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