Subtract 45/48 from 72/5
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 45/48
72/5 - 45/48 is 1077/80.
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,
72/5 = 72 × 48/5 × 48 = 3456/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3456/240 - 225/240 = 3456 - 225/240 = 3231/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1077/80
- In mixed form: 1337/80
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