Subtract 20/48 from 75/18
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 20/48
75/18 - 20/48 is 15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
75/18 = 75 × 8/18 × 8 = 600/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/144 - 60/144 = 600 - 60/144 = 540/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
- In mixed form: 33/4
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