Subtract 9/48 from 80/30
1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 9/48
80/30 - 9/48 is 119/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
80/30 = 80 × 8/30 × 8 = 640/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/240 - 45/240 = 640 - 45/240 = 595/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/48
- In mixed form: 223/48
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