Subtract 18/48 from 81/2
1st number: 40 1/2, 2nd number: 18/48
81/2 - 18/48 is 321/8.
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,
81/2 = 81 × 24/2 × 24 = 1944/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
18/48 = 18 × 1/48 × 1 = 18/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/48 - 18/48 = 1944 - 18/48 = 1926/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 321/8
- In mixed form: 401/8
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