Subtract 12/48 from 18/7
1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 12/48
18/7 - 12/48 is 65/28.
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,
18/7 = 18 × 48/7 × 48 = 864/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/336 - 84/336 = 864 - 84/336 = 780/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/28
- In mixed form: 29/28
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