Subtract 1/48 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 1/48
32/6 - 1/48 is 85/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
32/6 = 32 × 8/6 × 8 = 256/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/48 - 1/48 = 256 - 1/48 = 255/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/16
- In mixed form: 55/16
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