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Subtract 15/56 from 48/18

1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 15/56

48/18 - 15/56 is 403/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
    48/18 = 48 × 28/18 × 28 = 1344/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1344/504 - 135/504 = 1344 - 135/504 = 1209/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 403/168
  6. In mixed form: 267/168

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