Subtract 30/48 from 30/7
1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 30/48
30/7 - 30/48 is 205/56.
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,
30/7 = 30 × 48/7 × 48 = 1440/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/336 - 210/336 = 1440 - 210/336 = 1230/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/56
- In mixed form: 337/56
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