Subtract 2/48 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 2/48
15/2 - 2/48 is 179/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
15/2 = 15 × 24/2 × 24 = 360/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
2/48 = 2 × 1/48 × 1 = 2/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/48 - 2/48 = 360 - 2/48 = 358/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/24
- In mixed form: 711/24
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