Subtract 50/48 from 80/20
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 1 2/48
80/20 - 50/48 is 71/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
80/20 = 80 × 12/20 × 12 = 960/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/240 - 250/240 = 960 - 250/240 = 710/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/24
- In mixed form: 223/24
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