Subtract 2/5 from 72/48
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 2/5
72/48 - 2/5 is 11/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 5 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 5 × 48 = 240,
2/5 = 2 × 48/5 × 48 = 96/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/240 - 96/240 = 360 - 96/240 = 264/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
- In mixed form: 11/10
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