Subtract 9/48 from 64/15
1st number: 4 4/15, 2nd number: 9/48
64/15 - 9/48 is 979/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
64/15 = 64 × 16/15 × 16 = 1024/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1024/240 - 45/240 = 1024 - 45/240 = 979/240 - In mixed form: 419/240
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