Subtract 16/48 from 45/7
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 16/48
45/7 - 16/48 is 128/21.
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,
45/7 = 45 × 48/7 × 48 = 2160/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
16/48 = 16 × 7/48 × 7 = 112/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/336 - 112/336 = 2160 - 112/336 = 2048/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/21
- In mixed form: 62/21
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