Subtract 18/48 from 84/40
1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 18/48
84/40 - 18/48 is 69/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
84/40 = 84 × 6/40 × 6 = 504/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/240 - 90/240 = 504 - 90/240 = 414/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/40
- In mixed form: 129/40
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