Subtract 18/7 from 18/48
1st number: 18/48, 2nd number: 2 4/7
18/48 - 18/7 is -123/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
18/7 = 18 × 48/7 × 48 = 864/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/336 - 864/336 = 126 - 864/336 = -738/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/56
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