Subtract 36/48 from 84/5
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 36/48
84/5 - 36/48 is 321/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
84/5 = 84 × 48/5 × 48 = 4032/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4032/240 - 180/240 = 4032 - 180/240 = 3852/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 321/20
- In mixed form: 161/20
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