Subtract 48/18 from 81/5
1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 2 12/18
81/5 - 48/18 is 203/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
81/5 = 81 × 18/5 × 18 = 1458/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
48/18 = 48 × 5/18 × 5 = 240/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1458/90 - 240/90 = 1458 - 240/90 = 1218/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/15
- In mixed form: 138/15
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