Subtract 45/7 from 48/24
1st number: 2 0/24, 2nd number: 6 3/7
48/24 - 45/7 is -31/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
48/24 = 48 × 7/24 × 7 = 336/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
45/7 = 45 × 24/7 × 24 = 1080/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/168 - 1080/168 = 336 - 1080/168 = -744/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/7
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 96/24-45/7 48/24-90/7 48/24-45/14 48/72-45/7 48/24-45/21 48/24-45/35 48/24-45/49