Subtract 6/7 from 20/48
20/48 - 6/7 is -37/84.
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,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
6/7 = 6 × 48/7 × 48 = 288/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/336 - 288/336 = 140 - 288/336 = -148/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/84
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