Subtract 2/56 from 4/48
4/48 - 2/56 is 1/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
2/56 = 2 × 6/56 × 6 = 12/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/336 - 12/336 = 28 - 12/336 = 16/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/21
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