Subtract 4/7 from 1/48
1/48 - 4/7 is -185/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
4/7 = 4 × 48/7 × 48 = 192/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/336 - 192/336 = 7 - 192/336 = -185/336
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