Subtract 40/5 from 9/48
1st number: 9/48, 2nd number: 8 0/5
9/48 - 40/5 is -125/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 5 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
40/5 = 40 × 48/5 × 48 = 1920/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/240 - 1920/240 = 45 - 1920/240 = -1875/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/16
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