Subtract 7/48 from 32/84
32/84 - 7/48 is 79/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
32/84 = 32 × 4/84 × 4 = 128/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
7/48 = 7 × 7/48 × 7 = 49/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/336 - 49/336 = 128 - 49/336 = 79/336
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