Subtract 3/48 from 18/7
1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 3/48
18/7 - 3/48 is 281/112.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/336 - 21/336 = 864 - 21/336 = 843/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/112
- In mixed form: 257/112
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