Subtract 3/48 from 63/5
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 3/48
63/5 - 3/48 is 1003/80.
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,
63/5 = 63 × 48/5 × 48 = 3024/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/240 - 15/240 = 3024 - 15/240 = 3009/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1003/80
- In mixed form: 1243/80
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