Subtract 40/48 from 84/20
1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 40/48
84/20 - 40/48 is 101/30.
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,
84/20 = 84 × 12/20 × 12 = 1008/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/240 - 200/240 = 1008 - 200/240 = 808/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/30
- In mixed form: 311/30
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