Subtract 75/48 from 2/7
1st number: 2/7, 2nd number: 1 27/48
2/7 - 75/48 is -143/112.
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,
2/7 = 2 × 48/7 × 48 = 96/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
75/48 = 75 × 7/48 × 7 = 525/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/336 - 525/336 = 96 - 525/336 = -429/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/112
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