Subtract 36/48 from 16/7
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 36/48
16/7 - 36/48 is 43/28.
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,
16/7 = 16 × 48/7 × 48 = 768/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/336 - 252/336 = 768 - 252/336 = 516/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/28
- In mixed form: 115/28
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