Subtract 5/48 from 84/32
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 5/48
84/32 - 5/48 is 121/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
84/32 = 84 × 3/32 × 3 = 252/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
5/48 = 5 × 2/48 × 2 = 10/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/96 - 10/96 = 252 - 10/96 = 242/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/48
- In mixed form: 225/48
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