Subtract 56/48 from 32/2
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 1 8/48
32/2 - 56/48 is 89/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
32/2 = 32 × 24/2 × 24 = 768/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
56/48 = 56 × 1/48 × 1 = 56/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/48 - 56/48 = 768 - 56/48 = 712/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/6
- In mixed form: 145/6
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