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Subtract 9/56 from 10/48

10/48 - 9/56 is 1/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 56 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    9/56 = 9 × 6/56 × 6 = 54/336
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/336 - 54/336 = 70 - 54/336 = 16/336
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/21

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