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Subtract 15/48 from 10/7

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 15/48

10/7 - 15/48 is 125/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    10/7 = 10 × 48/7 × 48 = 480/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/336 - 105/336 = 480 - 105/336 = 375/336
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/112
  6. In mixed form: 113/112

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