Subtract 6/48 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 6/48
75/10 - 6/48 is 59/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
75/10 = 75 × 24/10 × 24 = 1800/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/240 - 30/240 = 1800 - 30/240 = 1770/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/8
- In mixed form: 73/8
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