Subtract 2/48 from 2/56
2/56 - 2/48 is -1/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
2/56 = 2 × 6/56 × 6 = 12/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/336 - 14/336 = 12 - 14/336 = -2/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/168
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