Subtract 20/48 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 20/48
60/8 - 20/48 is 85/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
60/8 = 60 × 6/8 × 6 = 360/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
20/48 = 20 × 1/48 × 1 = 20/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/48 - 20/48 = 360 - 20/48 = 340/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/12
- In mixed form: 71/12
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