Subtract 12/40 from 72/48
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 12/40
72/48 - 12/40 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
12/40 = 12 × 6/40 × 6 = 72/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/240 - 72/240 = 360 - 72/240 = 288/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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