Subtract 2/48 from 80/60
1st number: 1 20/60, 2nd number: 2/48
80/60 - 2/48 is 31/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
80/60 = 80 × 4/60 × 4 = 320/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/240 - 10/240 = 320 - 10/240 = 310/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/24
- In mixed form: 17/24
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