Subtract 1/48 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 1/48
30/4 - 1/48 is 359/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
30/4 = 30 × 12/4 × 12 = 360/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/48 - 1/48 = 360 - 1/48 = 359/48 - In mixed form: 723/48
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