Subtract 10/48 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 10/48
8/2 - 10/48 is 91/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
8/2 = 8 × 24/2 × 24 = 192/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
10/48 = 10 × 1/48 × 1 = 10/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/48 - 10/48 = 192 - 10/48 = 182/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/24
- In mixed form: 319/24
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