Subtract 40/48 from 45/7
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 40/48
45/7 - 40/48 is 235/42.
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,
40/48 = 40 × 7/48 × 7 = 280/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/336 - 280/336 = 2160 - 280/336 = 1880/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/42
- In mixed form: 525/42
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