Subtract 12/48 from 10/7
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 12/48
10/7 - 12/48 is 33/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
10/7 = 10 × 48/7 × 48 = 480/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/336 - 84/336 = 480 - 84/336 = 396/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/28
- In mixed form: 15/28
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