Subtract 1/48 from 84/80
1st number: 1 4/80, 2nd number: 1/48
84/80 - 1/48 is 247/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
84/80 = 84 × 3/80 × 3 = 252/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/240 - 5/240 = 252 - 5/240 = 247/240 - In mixed form: 17/240
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