Subtract 40/48 from 60/20
1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 40/48
60/20 - 40/48 is 13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
60/20 = 60 × 12/20 × 12 = 720/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/240 - 200/240 = 720 - 200/240 = 520/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
- In mixed form: 21/6
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